For more than a decade, writers have turned to William Germano for his
insider's take on navigating the world of scholarly publishing. A
professor, author, and thirty-year veteran of the book industry, Germano
knows what editors want and what writers need to know to get their work
published.
Today there are more ways to publish than ever, and more challenges to
traditional publishing. This ever-evolving landscape brings more
confusion for authors trying to understand their options. The third
edition of Getting It Published offers the clear, practicable guidance
on choosing the best path to publication that has made it a trusted
resource, now updated to include discussions of current best practices
for submitting a proposal, of the advantages and drawbacks of digital
publishing, and tips for authors publishing textbooks and in open-access
environments.
Germano argues that it's not enough for authors to write well--they also
need to write with an audience in mind. He provides valuable guidance on
developing a compelling book proposal, finding the right publisher,
evaluating a contract, negotiating the production process, and, finally,
emerging as a published author.
"This endlessly useful and expansive guide is every academic's pocket
Wikipedia: a timely, relevant, and ready resource on scholarly
publishing, from the traditional monograph to the digital e-book. I
regularly share it, teach it, and consult it myself, whenever I have a
question on titling a chapter, securing a permission, or negotiating a
contract. Professional advice simply does not get any savvier than this
pitch-perfect manual on how to think like a publisher."--Diana Fuss,
Princeton University
