How to Write for a General Audience A Guide for Academics Who Want to Share Their Knowledge With the World and Have Fun Doing It

"In this book, Kathleen A. Kendall-Tackett shows academics how to communicate their ideas effectively to a wider audience. With humor and personal anecdotes, she provides practical information on coming up with ideas for articles and books; beating procrastination; and writing effective, jargon-free prose. Readers will find helpful tips on locating a publisher, pitching an idea, working with editors, negotiating a book contract, and promoting their finished product. The simple editing techniques suggested here will dramatically improve their writing and make writing more fun."--BOOK JACKET.Kendall-Tackett, Kathleen A. is the author of 'How to Write for a General Audience A Guide for Academics Who Want to Share Their Knowledge With the World and Have Fun Doing It', published 2007 under ISBN 9780979212536 and ISBN 0979212537.