Tag Archives: book proposal

#co-editing – getting the proposal together

Posted on July 17, 2017 by pat thomson

I’ve had a look. it’s true. There is actually very little written about co-editing. So it’s not surprising that I’ve been asked to write something about it. Here goes. It might be helpful to begin with a few important basics … Continue reading →

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thinking like an editor

Posted on April 6, 2017 by pat thomson

There is a lot of good information about academic writing and publishing that is now out of print. It’s generally still accessible if you peruse the outlets that sell second hand books or remainders, so do check out the ‘other … Continue reading →

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what does a book proposal reviewer do?

Posted on January 26, 2017 by pat thomson

A post for academic book week. When you send in a book proposal to a publisher, chances are that it will be sent out to reviewers. This is peer review – and a version that actually gets talked about very little. … Continue reading →

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the biggest mistake you can make with a publisher

Posted on January 8, 2015 by pat thomson

This post is from Philip Mudd, a publisher at Routledge. Philip is responsible for books on research methods, higher education, adult education and lifelong learning. What is the single biggest mistake people make when trying to get you to publish … Continue reading →

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where to start on writing a book proposal

Posted on December 2, 2011 by pat thomson

I recently read some advice about how to start on a book proposal. The writer suggested that it was best to start with an outline. I disagree. The vast majority of academic books begin with the author doing an analysis … Continue reading →