Laura Portwood-Stacer, "The Book Proposal Book: A Guide for Scholarly Authors" (Princeton UP, 2021)

Whether you’re hoping to publish your first book or you’re a seasoned author with an unfinished proposal languishing on your hard drive, The Book Proposal Book provides honest and invaluable advice on how to overcome common sticking points and get your book published. It also shows why a well-conceived proposal can help lead to an outstanding book. The Book Proposal Book cuts through the mystery and guides you through the process of crafting a compelling proposal and pitching it to university presses and other academic publishers.This episode explores: what a book proposal is and isn’t; why you have to write one; the importance of seeking the right “fit” for your manuscript; pitching quirky books; the difference between a book’s topic and argument; and how to summarize your project in just one sentence.Guest: Dr. Laura Portwood Stacer is a developmental editor and publishing consultant for academic authors. She is the author of The Book Proposal Book and Make Your Manuscript Work.Host: Dr. Christina Gessler is the creator of the Academic Life podcast and the show’s weekly newsletter. She is a writing coach and dissertation coach.Playlist for listeners:Where Does Research BeginMake Your Manuscript WorkProject Management For ResearchersFind Your ArgumentDissertations Wanted: An Acquiring Editor ExplainsTurning A Dissertation Into A BookThe Dissertation To Book WorkbookThe Top Ten Struggles in Writing A Book Manuscript and What To Do About ItDealing With RejectionFacing FailureSubatomic WritingBecoming The Writer You Already AreOpen-Access Publishing ExplainedDIY Writing RetreatsPhDing While ParentingThe Peer Review ProcessBefore And After The Book DealFinishing Your Book When Life Is A DisasterWelcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! Please join us again to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 325+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening!This episode was originally published on 8/12/2021 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c