Past event Part of series: Writing to Publication Series
Are you thinking of writing a book proposal, book chapter or editing a book? Whether you are an early career researcher, a practitioner or an experienced academic, understanding how to pitch your book effectively to publishers is essential. This practical and engaging event will demystify the book proposal process.
You will gain insight into how proposals are reviewed, including how to articulate your book’s unique contribution, define its audience, position it within the existing market and demonstrate its value and originality.
We will hear from two case studies of recent published books. The authors will highlight their journey including the pitfalls, the review process and timelines.
This event offers participants the opportunity to benefit from the publishers’ perspectives alongside published authors. By the end of the session, delegates will leave with a clearer understanding of the academic book proposal process and increased confidence in developing and submitting a strong, competitive proposal.
This event is supported by Emerald Publishing.
Draft Programme
12:00±è³¾ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Introduction; Ros McLellan,University of Cambridge
12:05pmÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý What publishers are looking for; Kirsty Woods,ÌýEmerald Publishing
13:00pmÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýCase Study 1; Claire Tyson,Homewood School & Sixth Form Centre; Kate
Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Mawson, Nottingham Trent University; Joyce Chen, College of West Anglia;
13:20pmÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýCase Study 2; Aimee Quickfall, University of Durham
13:40pmÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýQ&A
14:00pmÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Close of EventÌý
Associate Professor at University of Cambridge
Ros McLellan taught psychology and mathematics in the secondary schooling sector for a number of years before joining the Faculty. Her background is in psychology and she is a graduate member of the British Psychology Society. She has always been...
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Teacher Researcher at Homewood School & Sixth Form Centre
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The Writing to Publication Series is designed to support researchers and practitioners at every stage of their publishing journey. Across these focused and practical events, participants will gain...
The Writing to Publication Series is designed to support researchers and practitioners at every stage of their publishing journey. Across these focused and practical events, participants will gain...
