Assigning titles to chapters and sections is an important part of the craft of textbook writing as titles draw readers…
How to create textbook supplements
Chemistry author Karen Timberlake created a website for the seventh edition of her textbook, Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Inorganic…
How to get your textbook noticed by librarians and book buyers
Here’s what every book promoter and author should know: Libraries (and your local bookstore) provide a significant market for independent titles—especially self-published or those from small presses, said Kimber Bilby, ForeWord Reviews marketing director.
How to prepare for the next textbook edition
The thought of updating a textbook for a new edition can be daunting, but for James Kalat, author of Biological…
Featured Member Dannelle Stevens – Honing your writing craft
Dannelle D. Stevens is a Professor of Curriculum and Instruction at Portland State University. She is a coauthor of several…
How to pitch a piece of writing
Pitching a piece of writing requires thinking strategically about possibilities for seeing your work published, given your personal and professional…