Dymphna Evans How to Session at InterFace 2011

Publishing your Monograph
Dymphna Evans

Which publishers to approach?
Talk to colleagues about their experiences
Choose a publisher who peer reviews
Choose more than one publisher
Choose a publisher with a series or a list in your field. Who goes to conferences?
Who has international outreach?

Preparing a book proposal
Follow the guidelines on publishers’ websites
Send in a completed, checked proposal
Be aware of commercial considerations
Be prepared to re-write your thesis

The book proposal – helpful hints
Choose a good title and prepare a thorough synopsis of each chapter
Be realistic about the delivery date
Think about illustrations
Don’t undersell yourself as an author
Consider the audience for your book
Ensure the proposal covers everything

The Decision-making process
Your book may fit in a series
The proposal is peer-reviewed
What happens if the reviews are negative
What happens if the reviews are positive

The Publishing contract
Check clauses with the publishers
Check the delivery date and conditions of delivery
Check which rights you are transferring
Is an e-book planned?

Preparing your final manuscript
Do read the publisher’s guidelines in advance
Clear all your copyright permissions
Think about illustrations

Editorial processes
Peer review of final text
Marketing
Editorial work
Book published!

Conclusion
Feel free to contact me with any questions:
devans@ashgatepublishing.com
Or submit a proposal to Ashgate!

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