Are you an academic who would like to find a wider audience for your work? Have you ever wondered how colleagues manage to publish thought-provoking magazine articles or books that appear on local bookstore shelves? One component of those colleagues' success is knowing how to simplify their writing and use language that the general reader understands. They also know which publishers to approach and how to pitch their ideas.
In this book, Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, a seasoned psychologist with a successful record in publishing for a broad market, shows academics how to communicate their ideas effectively to a wider audience. With humor and personal anecdotes, she provides practical information on coming up with ideas for articles and books, beating procrastination, and writing effective, jargon-free prose.
Most academics know little about the business end of publishing. In this book, they'll find helpful tips on locating a publisher, pitching an idea, working with editors, negotiating a book contract, and promoting one's finished product.
Readers will find that the simple editing techniques in this book dramatically improve their writing and make writing more fun. This book belongs on the shelf of every aspiring crossover author.
