| Description |
1 online resource (131 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; About the Author; Preface; Acknowledgements; Resources Available as Free Downloads; 1 Why Write?; Reasons to Write; Reasons Not to Write; Author Attributes; Writing Proficiency Goals; Q & A with Robyn Ross, Elementary Teacher; Take Away Tips; Reflections-Connections; Best Practice; References; 2 Best-Practice Practitioner Books; Interest Assessment Variables; Readership Wants; Best-Practice Books Defined; Q & A with Elaine K. McEwan-Adkins, Author/Educator; Take Away Tips; Reflections-Connections; Best Practice |
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Writing Process ActionsBook Development Steps; Chapter Preparation Guide; Q & A with Bob Busk, Principal; Take Away Tips; Reflections-Connections; Best Practice; References; 6 Publishing People and Processes; Signing On; Working with Production Personnel; Supporting the Production Process; Submission Essentials; Marketing; Q & A with Amy Vanderzee, Associate Marketing Manager; Take Away Tips; Reflections-Connections; Best Practice; References; 7 Conclusion; Success Attributes; Final Note; Appendix A: Reasons to Write; Appendix B: Writing Goals Form; Appendix C: Book Analysis Guide |
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Appendix D: Author Bio TemplateAppendix E: Chapter Text and Images Worksheet; Appendix F: Sample Query Letter; Appendix G: Sample Prospectus; Appendix H: Sample Submission Letter; Appendix I: Chapter Framework and Features Template; Appendix J: Sample Manuscript Submission Checklist; Index |
| Summary |
The Educator's Guide to Writing a Book is for educators who dream of sharing their knowledge and skills with a broader audience. This exciting resource provides step-by-step guidance on how to set publishing goals, create well-written content and resource material, develop an informative yet accessible writing style, prepare professional level manuscripts, and anticipate each stage in the publishing process. Chapters include authentic writing examples, tips from veteran authors and publishing professionals, and supportive resources. The Educator's Guide to Writing a Book is an invaluable guide that helps aspiring and novice authors move publishing goals from dreams to reality |
| Bibliography |
References3 Book Mechanics and Safeguards; Front Matter; Main Text; Back Matter; Publishers' Proposal Guidelines; Publishers' Writing Guidelines; Recommended Writing References; Manuscript Safeguards; Q & A with Laurie Lieb, Copy Editor; Take Away Tips; Reflections-Connections; Best Practice; References; 4 Titles, Topics, and Themes; Theme Determinants; Topic Tips; Telling Titles; Prospectus Essentials; Prospectus Submission; Q & A with Lauren Davis, Editor; Take Away Tips; Reflections-Connections; Best Practice; References; 5 Writing Style and Steps; Writing with Style; Stylistic Features |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Education -- Authorship -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Educational publishing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Teachers as authors.
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Education -- Authorship
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Educational publishing
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Teachers as authors
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781317572268 |
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1317572262 |
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