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| As a TAA member, you will receive a member username and login for accessing this section of the TAA website. Below is a sampling of questions – and answers – found in this member department.  Questions: Q: "What techniques do you use to cut clutter, wordiness, jargon, etc. from your writing?" Q: "I'm a new member and read the informative messages about going from work for hire to contract work. As a beginner, I'd like advice on how to get work for hire assignments first. I've been an adjunct in English/Composition since 2000." Q: "Are print textbooks likely to become obsolete soon in favor of digital ones?" Q: "I am working on my first book on an unconventional subject. How can I know the probability that publishers will be interested in publishing my book?" Q: "What is a reasonable cost to have an attorney review a 12-15 page contract for a college textbook?" Q: "If a publisher offers a contract, what kind of advance for a textbook is typical? I was told that the range is $2,000 to $5,000. Can a publisher offer no advance?" |
