Getting started on an academic book: five questions to ask

Turning your academic book ‘idea’ into a solid concept can be done, says Jessica Eise

Publishing an academic book is an accomplishment to which many aspire. A book is, essentially, your work, thoughts and research agglomerated in one neat, tidy package of bound paper. It’s rewarding both personally and professionally. Not only are you sharing your ideas and contributions to the broader world, but you can actually hold in your hands the fruit of your labor.writing-1043622_1920-smaller Continue reading

Book Smart

It’s hard sometimes to tell the full story about your research – its implications and impact, its repercussions and significance – in a single manuscript.

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You may have lots more to say about your discipline or field, too. Why not write a book? It isn’t easy, but it is rewarding to tell your story to a broader audience than manuscript editors and journal subscribers. And while you’re not likely to get rich from your book, you may find that it presents you with new opportunities – to raise your profile, to collaborate, to develop a novel project. Continue reading