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 is 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.

Academic Publishing

• The Academic Writer's Toolkit: A User's Manual by A.A. Berger Available online in the UI&U Library

• Becoming an Author: Advice for Academics and Other Professionals by D. Canter and G. Fairbairn Available online in the UI&U Library

• Getting It Published: A Guide for Scholars and Anyone Else Serious About Serious Books by W.P. Germano Available online in the UI&U Library

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

• Writing for Academic Journals by R. Murray Available online in the UI&U Library

• Write to the Top! How to be a Prolific Academic by W. Brad Johnson and C.A. Mullen Available online in the UI&U Library

• Book Publishing Encyclopedia: Tips & Resources for Authors and Publishers by D. Poynter Available online in the UI&U Library

• Communicating Knowledge: Publishing in the 21st Century by J. Feather Available online in the UI&U Library

• Indie Design: How to Design and Produce Your Own Book edited by E. Lupton Available online in the UI&U Library

• The Making of a Bestseller: Success Stories from Authors and the Editors, Agents, and Booksellers Behind Them by B. Hill and D. Power Available online in the UI&U Library

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

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

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