Mason Thomas A. (EN) — Writing Local History Today

Writing Local History Today краткое содержание

Writing Local History Today - описание и краткое содержание, автор Mason Thomas A. (EN), читать бесплатно онлайн на сайте электронной библиотеки Lib-King.Ru.

Writing Local History Today guides local historians through the process of researching, writing, and publishing their work. Mason & Calder present step-by-step advice to guide aspiring authors to a successful publication and focus not only on how to write well but also how to market and sell their work. Highlights include:Discussion of how to identify an audience for your writing projectTips for effective research and planningSample documents, such as contracts and requests for proposalsDiscussion of how to use social media to leverage your publicationDiscussion of the benefits and drawbacks to self-publishingAn essay by Gregory Britton, the editorial director of John Hopkins University Press, about financial pitfalls in publishingThis guide is useful for first-time authors who need help with this sometimes daunting process, or for previously published historians who need a quick reference or timely tip.