Getting It Published: A Guide for Scholars and Anyone Else Serious about Serious Books, Third Edition (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)

William Germano

ISBN 10: 022628140X / ISBN 13: 9780226281407

Published by University Of Chicago Press, 2016

About this Item

2016. 3rd Edition. Paperback. "A version of chapter 5, "Your Proposal," appeared in the October 2000 issue of PMLA and appears here, with alterations, by permission of the Modern Language Association." Series: Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing. Num Pages: black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: CBV; CBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 408. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Getting It Published: A Guide for Scholars and Anyone Else Serious about Serious Books, Third Edition (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing)
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 022628140X
• ISBN 13: 9780226281407
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

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

About the Author

William Germano is the author of several books, including Getting It Published: A Guide for Scholars and Anyone Else Serious about Serious Books, From Dissertation to Book, and On Revision, all published by the University of Chicago Press. His most recent book, co-written with Kit Nicholls, is Syllabus: The Remarkable, Unremarkable Document That Changes Everything. He has served as editor-in-chief at Columbia University Press, vice president and publishing director at Routledge, and dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, where he is now professor of English.