Writing Archaeology

Archaeology’s best known author of popular books and texts distills decades of experience in this well-received guide designed to help others wanting to broaden the audience for their work. Brian Fagan’s no nonsense approach explains how to get started writing, how to use the tools of experienced writers to make archaeology come alive, and how to get your work revised and finished. He also describes the process by which publishers decide to accept your work, and the path your publication will follow after it is accepted by a press. The new edition contains chapters on academic writing and on writing in the digital environment. Preface, 1. Come, Let Me Tell You a Tale, 2. Articles and Columns, 3. Genesis, 4. That All-Important Book Proposal, 5. Chapters, Editors, and Agents, 6. Writing the First Draft, 7. Revision, Revision, 8. Production and Beyond, 9. Textbooks, 10. Now That You’ve Finished Your Dissertation, 11. Academic Writing, 12. And Now We Go Digital, Conclusion, Resources for Writers, References, About the Author