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Publishing Pathways: An inside look at authors’ book journeys
The Right Fit: Choosing a Book Format
Ep. 2
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Once you’ve established a clear purpose and audience for your book, the next step is deciding what type of book you wish to publish.
In this episode, Professor George Geroulakos, Editor of Mastering Endovascular Techniques, reflects on his experience of writing and publishing a textbook. Drawing on his perspective as both an author and editor, he discusses how different types of research align with different book formats, and how to choose the option that best fits your work and career goals.
Here's a summary of the main topics discussed. You can also listen to the full podcast below.
- Writing with your audience in mind
- How to attract the interest of the audience
- Deciding on the type of book that will serve your intended audience
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11:52||Ep. 3It’s widely acknowledged that many authors shy away from self-promotion, preferring to focus on their research. But now isn’t the time for modesty! For your work to make a real difference, it needs to reach the widest possible audience. In this episode, Charles Athanasopoulos, author of Black Iconoclasm, shares how he successfully promoted his book and the impact this visibility has had on the community - including winning multiple awards.Here's a summary of the key topics from the conversation. You can also listen to the full podcast below. Why promoting your book mattersChoosing the right home for your book Practical tips to help you widen the reach of your published book
1. Where to Start? Your First Book
11:06||Ep. 1There are many things to consider when starting your career as a researcher. Especially when it comes to publishing your first book.In this episode, Rosalynd Southern, author of Memes and Politics in the UK, reflects on her first publishing experience. She shares why she chose Palgrave Macmillan, what surprised her during the process, and the benefits of publishing a book. A must‑listen for early career researchers thinking about writing a book and looking for practical advice to navigate the path to book publishing. Here's a summary of the key topics from the conversation. You can also listen to the full podcast below. This conversation touches on:Developing your first book from a research topicFinding the right home for your research Benefits of publishing in a book series