Steven Barkan is a Professor of Sociology and Chair of the Sociology Department at the University of Maine. He is…
The advantages of working with a small textbook publisher
Small textbook publishing houses offer author some distinct advantages that may be worth considering. According to Linda Null and Julia…
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.
Be a proactive textbook author: 9 strategies for success
Physical geography author Robert Christopherson, who has the bestselling physical geography book in the United States and Canada, said being…
Lawyer: Rosy textbook co-author prospects can sour
Although co-authorship has many advantages, there are also meaningful risks that no one likes to contemplate at the outset of…