Get Published!

You've finished the work, and you're proud of it (as you should be!).  But then you begin to wonder: now how do I get this thing published? 

Whether you're looking to sharpen your work through revision, focus on the craft of writing, learn the ins and outs of academic publishing, or focus on online writing, the UI&U Library has you covered.  Below, a sample selection of titles to help you polish--and perhaps even publish--your work.  For further assistance in accessing similar titles, please feel free to contact us at library@myunion.edu.

Academic Publishing

The Academic Writer's Toolkit: A User's Manual by Arthur Asa Berger
Available online in the UI&U Library (Direct Link)

Becoming an Author: Advice for Academics and Other Professionals by David Canter and Gavin Fairbairn
Available online in the UI&U Library (Direct Link)

Getting It Published: A Guide for Scholars and Anyone Else Serious About Serious Books by William P. Germano
Available online in the UI&U Library (Direct Link)

Research: The Journey from Pondering to Publishing edited by Serwan M.J. Baban
Available online in the UI&U Library (Direct Link)

Writing for Academic Journals by Rowena Murray
Available online in the UI&U Library (Direct Link)

Write to the Top! How to be a Prolific Academic by W. Brad Johnson and Carol A. Mullen
Available online in the UI&U Library (Direct Link)

To access similar titles, try a subject search in the online catalog using the terms "academic writing," "academic writing--handbooks, manuals, etc." or  "scholarly publishing."

Mainstream Publishing

Book Publishing Encyclopedia: Tips & Resources for Authors and Publishers by Dan Poynter
Available online in the UI&U Library (Direct Link)

Communicating Knowledge: Publishing in the 21st Century by John Feather
Available online in the UI&U Library (Direct Link)

Indie Design: How to Design and Produce Your Own Book edited by Ellen Lupton
Available online in the UI&U Library (Direct Link)

The Making of a Bestseller: Success Stories from Authors and the Editors, Agents, and Booksellers Behind Them by Brian Hill and Dee Power
Available online in the UI&U Library (Direct Link)

Publishing Confidential: The Insider's Guide to What it Really Takes to Land a Nonfiction Book Deal by Paul B. Brown
Available online in the UI&U Library (Direct Link)

To access similar titles, try a subject search in the online catalog using the terms "authorship" or "publishers and publishing"