This Book will show you... ? how to avoid the blunders and hurdles of getting your academic book published by a publisher ? what good publishers expect along the way ? a solid overview of how to get published ? ways to submit proposals ? how to navigate the publishing process ? how you can contribute to sales and marketing ? the optional self-publishing route - most of the book is also true for a self-published author. The book gives you the inside story, from the publisher's view, to demystify publishing. Its conciseness will help you make the best use of your time. It also provides links for more in-depth reading.