Textbook Authoring: Time-tested Tricks of the Trade (90 Minute, Two-part Session)Part 1: Strategies to Make Your Textbook Workflow More EfficientIn this session, veteran textbook author Kevin Patton will highlight practical tips and tricks to improve authoring workflow. Focusing on the "how-to" aspect of textbook authoring, suggested strategies will range from managing and sharing computer files to charting workflow to taking ten to get you out of your seat. No matter your discipline or your level of experience as a textbook author, you are likely to find a few time-saving and stress-relieving ideas that you can adapt to your own working style. Presenter: Kevin Patton has worked as an anatomy and physiology (A&P) professor for Part 2: Textbook Authoring Basics, A Holistic ApproachThe original task of proposing a textbook is only the tip of the iceberg—that is, talking about it, outlining it, sketching it, discussing it with publishers, telling relatives about it. Actually writing the manuscript is beyond this threshold. A goal of this session is to place you ahead of the curve, to simplify the process, and to share experiences. The discussion will focus on providing a starting point for your efforts, covering topics such as: treating writing as a business, a project overview, writing studio, professional meetings, style/writing guide, prospectus, research/writing, computer, art manuscript preparation, building figures and illustrations, the physical book design, sales & marketing, royalties, taxes, derivative and International editions, planning future revisions, and finding co-authors as you up your eventual off ramp.
Disclaimer: TAA reserves the right to cancel or replace program sessions as circumstances require. Questions about the program? Contact [email protected] |