Becoming an author

by Canter, David V.; Fairbairn, Gavin

• ISBN13: 9780335202751
• ISBN10: 0335202756
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-04-01
• Publisher: Open University Press

Summary

Would you like to write for publication, but can't find the time or motivation to do so?Do you already publish academically or professionally, and want to extend your portfolio of publications?Would you like help in guiding your students as they set out on a career as published authors?Becoming an Authorprovides an accessible and engaging toolkit for authors, students, academics and other professionals who want to build their careers, their confidence and their personal satisfaction through publication. It demystifies the move from being an effective student or active professional, to being a published author. The authors draw aside the veils of confusion that surround the practicalities of publishing in academic journals or entering the book market place.This book takes the reader through the publishing process from planning and writing, through to contractual and ethical matters, discussing key issues such as: The importance of structure and style Where and how to publish your work Dealing with publishers The future of academic publishing the authors' experience of publishing, editing and reviewing in a range of academic areas has allowed them to fill the book with real-life experiences about encountering and overcoming problems associated with becoming an author. It has also allowed them to address the psychological and emotional barriers that confront authors, and to offer practical help in getting past them.

Author Biography

David Canter is a professor of psychology at the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom.

Gavin Fairbairn is based at Liverpool Hope University College, United Kingdom.

Table of Contents

Preface

About the authors

Publishing without perishing

The author's journey

Varieties of publication

Beyond the blank page

The importance of style

The importance of structure

Using illustration Moral authorship

Responsibilities and rights

Writing for journals

The journal process Newspapers and other forms of publication

Doing a book From idea to reality: a book's journey to print

Changing media Postscript

Becoming an academic author

Bibliography and references

Index

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