Writing Local History Today

Writing Local History Today
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 149
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ISBN-10 : 9780759119048
ISBN-13 : 075911904X
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Book Synopsis Writing Local History Today by : Thomas A. Mason

Download or read book Writing Local History Today written by Thomas A. Mason and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-10-11 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 project Tips for effective research and planning Sample documents, such as contracts and requests for proposals Discussion of how to use social media to leverage your publication Discussion of the benefits and drawbacks to self-publishing An essay by Gregory Britton, the editorial director of John Hopkins University Press, about financial pitfalls in publishing This 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.


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