How to Write for a General Audience: A Guide for Academics Who Want to Share Their Knowledge with the World and Have Fun Doing It (Paperback)

Kathleen A. Kendall-Tackett

ISBN 10: 0979212537 / ISBN 13: 9780979212536

Edité par American Psychological Association (APA), Washington DC, 2007

Paperback. This work 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. Shows academics how to communicate their ideas effectively to a wider audience. With personal anecdotes, this work provides practical information on coming up with ideas for articles and books, beating procrastination, and writing effective, jargon-free prose. It also contains tips on locating a publisher, pitching an idea, and more. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780979212536

Synopsis :

This work 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.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : How to Write for a General Audience: A Guide...
Éditeur : American Psychological Association (APA), Washington DC
Date d'édition : 2007
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : new
Edition : Edition originale