How Long to Read An Author's Guide to Scholarly Publishing

How Long Does it Take to Read An Author's Guide to Scholarly Publishing?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 14 minutes to read An Author's Guide to Scholarly Publishing by Robin M. Derricourt

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Directed specifically to the needs of academic authors, this realistic handbook is a guide to publishing success for both beginning and seasoned scholars. Robin Derricourt uses an immensely readable series of informal letters to provide a fund of practical advice: an up-to-date manual on how to plan and prepare a book, approach a publisher, secure a contract, and build a reliable author-publisher relationship that will last throughout the process of publication and marketing. Informed by rare common sense, and a sense of humor, the book speaks clearly about the most recent developments in the rapidly changing world of electronic publishing, clarifying what can and cannot be achieved with word processors. From the possible negative responses of a publisher to the questions implied by success--new editions and subsidiary rights--An Author's Guide to Scholarly Publishing is indispensable reading for academics in every field. Derricourt's candid yet encouraging suggestions will be useful at any stage of book preparation, including the process of writing, when focusing on purpose and audience benefits both the author and the future publisher, not to mention the future reader Furthermore, his "letters" include those on various kinds of books--standard monographs, technical books, conference volumes, edited volumes, collected papers, textbooks, and works built on dissertations. A reference of "nuts and bolts," this book is also quick and entertaining reading when perused from cover to cover.

How long is An Author's Guide to Scholarly Publishing?

An Author's Guide to Scholarly Publishing by Robin M. Derricourt is 252 pages long, and a total of 63,504 words.

This makes it 85% the length of the average book. It also has 78% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read An Author's Guide to Scholarly Publishing Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 47 minutes to read An Author's Guide to Scholarly Publishing aloud.

What Reading Level is An Author's Guide to Scholarly Publishing?

An Author's Guide to Scholarly Publishing is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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