Writing successful academic books

'Publish or perish' is a well-established adage in academia.

Never has the pressure on academics to publish been greater.

Yet the prospect of writing a book can seem daunting, while the business of getting it published may be mystifying.

Written by an expert in academic publishing, Writing Successful Academic Books provides a practical guide to both writing and getting published.

It covers all stages of academic authorship from developing the initial idea for a book through to post-publication issues, showing how to avoid the common pitfalls and achieve academic and professional success through publication.

Full of real life examples, including a sample book proposal, the book covers everything you need to know to build up an authorial career.

This is an invaluable guide for academic authors - prospective or established - in all disciplines.