Writing Successful Academic Books

''Publish or perish'' is a well-established adage in academia. Never has the pressure on academics to publish been greater. Yet the prospect of writing a book can seem daunting while the business of getting it published may be mystifying. Written by an expert in academic publishing Writing Successful Academic Books provides a practical guide to both writing and getting published. It covers all stages of academic authorship from developing the initial idea for a book through to post-publication issues showing how to avoid the common pitfalls and achieve academic and professional success through publication. Full of real life examples including a sample book proposal the book covers everything you need to know to build up an authorial career. This is an invaluable guide for academic authors - prospective or established - in all disciplines.