Publishing
Section 4
What else should you be doing/thinking about when deciding
on a book publisher?
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Talk to people who you know have published books about their
experiences with publishers
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Go to bookshops
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Look up publishers on the internet and examine their websites for
information.
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Check whether they:
– publish books in your area. If so, how many titles do they have?
– have a series of books into which yours might fit
– are well thought of by academics/researchers
– present/market their books well. Are their books visible in
bookshops? Do they appear at major conferences in your area?
What else should you be doing/thinking about when deciding on
a journal's publisher?
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Familiarise yourself with the journal
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Check who the editor is and who comprises the editorial board
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Find out what kind of articles they have recently published
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What is the journal's prestige/rejection rate
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How long does it usually take for the journal to (1) process
submissions and (2) publish once it has accepted a submission.
Step Three: Proposal
Books
Once you have decided on a publisher, you need to submit your proposal
for your book. Look on your publisher's website and identify a particular
person whom you can approach directly e.g. the commissioning editor for
your area.
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