Writing a textbook : how to establish yourself as an academic author

Textbooks are tools of the trade for many groups, for example students, teachers and researchers.

Many people may have the knowledge and ability to write a textbook, but the time consuming mechanics of the whole process deters them.

The aim of this book is to take the pain out of the process.

It takes the reader step-by-step from the initial shaping of the idea to a detailed plan of the manuscript and a full book proposal, all based around the reader's own particular area of expertise.