From Idea to Print: How to Write a Technical Article or Book and Get It Published (Paperback)

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Written by a prominent author of technical publications this reference shows technical professionals how to take an idea and turn it into a published article or book. The comprehensive guide covers the entire spectrum–developing an outline finding a publisher pitching the idea negotiating a contract developing several drafts submitting a manuscript working with the different editors and promoting the work once it s in book or magazine form–taking authors from pre- to post-publication. With examples of the author s own published writing projects this manual goes beyond the craft of writing and demonstrates how to get professional technical knowledge into print.