How to Publish Your PhD

You’ve passed your viva, you’ve changed your title to Dr on your bank cards. Now you want to turn your thesis into a monograph. You’re keen to get started, but how exactly do you go about it? Do you just need to make a few tweaks here and there? Or are you going to have to rewrite every single word? What on earth is a monograph, anyway? And, most importantly, how long will it take you?

There’s a lot to understand before you embark upon your writing adventure. This practical book guides you through everything you need to know about academic publishing in the 21st century. You’ll establish your purpose and scope, plan your schedule, approach a publisher, and actually write your book. Catherine Pope draws on her own experience of writing and publishing to support you through each stage of the process.

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How to Publish Your PhD is available in paperback and ebook editions. You can order through your favourite online retailer or independent bookstore. The ebook edition is available through Amazon, Apple, Kobo, and all the other major channels. If you’d like to buy in bulk for your institution (20+ copies), please contact me for discounts or any other queries.

ISBN: 978-1-8382429-3-0

Introduction (read for free)

1. Establishing Your Purpose

Starting with Why
Developing Your Strategy
When’s the Right Time?
Can You Afford to Write a Book?
Deciding on the Appropriate Publication Type
Understanding What’s Required

2. Planning Your Project

Auditing Your Thesis
Defining Your Scope
Mapping Your Book
The Anatomy of a Monograph
Setting Some Limits
Managing Your Time

3. Understanding Your Publishing Options

Academic Publishing in the 21st Century
Understanding Rights and Contracts
Royalties and Getting Paid
Dealing with Copyright
Calculating Author Costs
Choosing Between Publishing and Self-Publishing
Applying for an Embargo

4. Creating Your Proposal

Identifying a Suitable Publisher
Assessing Publishers
Approaching a Publisher
Writing a Book Proposal
What Happens Next?

5. Writing Your Manuscript

Thinking Like a Writer
Boosting Your Productivity
Building Your Writing Fortress
Breaking it Down
- Planning a Piece of Writing
- Creating a Storyboard
- Building a Wireframe
Staying on Track
- Avoiding Perfectionism
- Dealing with Competition
- Overcoming Procrastination
- Reviewing Progress
Getting Feedback on Your Writing

6. Getting Ready for Submission

Strengthening Your Structure
Improving Flow
Adding Signposts
Ensuring Clarity
Proofreading
Applying Formatting
How Much Time Do You Need for Editing?

7. Publishing and Promoting Your Book

Dealing with Readers’ Reports
Including Your Acknowledgements
Getting Ready for Final Submission
Checking the Proofs
Indexing Your Book
Promoting Your Book

How to Publish Your PhD - Introduction

You’ve passed your viva, you’ve changed your title to Dr on your bank cards. The next step is usually to turn your thesis into a monograph. Although there’s no shortage of people urging you to get started, they’re probably not falling over themselves to explain exactly how to go about it. Is it just a few tweaks here and there? Or are you going to have to rewrite every single word? What on earth is a monograph, anyway? ...

How to Publish Your PhD - Resources

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Contents#

Introduction (read for free)#

1. Establishing Your Purpose#

2. Planning Your Project#

3. Understanding Your Publishing Options#

4. Creating Your Proposal#

5. Writing Your Manuscript#

6. Getting Ready for Submission#

7. Publishing and Promoting Your Book#