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- Title
Writing a book proposal: Behind the scenes in getting published.
- Authors
Paltridge, Brian
- Abstract
This article provides guidance on writing book proposals for academic authors. It emphasizes the importance of a well-written proposal in gaining a book contract and getting published. The article covers various aspects of the writing process, including revising a PhD dissertation, choosing the right publisher, and tailoring the proposal to fit their requirements. It also discusses strategies for responding to reviewers' feedback and dealing with rejection. The author shares personal experiences and provides examples to illustrate the process. The text also addresses issues in book publishing, such as open access and biases against scholars writing in English as an additional language. Overall, it offers practical advice for authors seeking to publish their work and suggests the need for further research in this area.
- Subjects
CHOICE (Psychology); ENGLISH language writing; AUTHOR-publisher relations; WRITING processes; PSYCHOLOGICAL feedback
- Publication
Journal of English for Research Publication Purposes, 2023, Vol 4, Issue 2, p189
- ISSN
2590-0994
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1075/jerpp.00016.pal