A Plural Manual of Textbook Preparation.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hegde, M. N.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Textbooks--Authorship--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Textbooks.

Textbooks--Publishing--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (105 pages)

Edition:

3rd ed.

Place of Publication:

San Diego : Plural Publishing, Incorporated, 2024.

Summary:

In the evolving landscape of higher education, creating an impactful textbook requires more than just knowledge; it demands a blend of art, strategy, and meticulous preparation. A Plural Manual of Textbook Preparation, Third Edition is the definitive guide for professors aiming to transform their expertise into educational tools that inspire and engage students.This comprehensive manual guides authors through every stage of textbook creation--from crafting a compelling proposal and performing a market analysis to the intricacies of manuscript organization, editing, and final publication. With insights drawn from seasoned author, Dr. M. N. Hegde and Plural Publishing's editorial and production teams, this manual provides an invaluable toolkit to help you navigate the publishing journey with confidence.

Contents:

Cover Page

Title Page

Copyright

Foreword

Preface

1 Writing a Textbook Proposal

2 Elements of a Textbook

3 Writing Textbooks

4 Companion Websites

5 Preparation and Delivery of a Textbook

6 Manuscript Editing and Prepublication Reviews

7 Production of Textbooks

8 Reprints and Revision of Textbooks

Appendix A. Book Proposal Outline

Appendix B. Selected Permission Forms

Appendix C. Author Checklist

Appendix D. Reference Checklist

Index

Back Cover.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781635504958

1635504953

OCLC:

1496393118