Many scholarly writers want to publish trade books or crossover books that will reach readers outside of academia. This post answers the most common questions academic authors have, debunks some myths and misconceptions about trade and scholarly publishers, and tells you what you need to do if you want to pitch a trade book to a publisher.
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Academic authors can benefit from a robust author platform when pitching their books to publishers and later to readers. But what does author platform mean? Is it all about social media followers? Here are some ways to improve your reach as an academic author and gain confidence about what you’ve already done to promote your work.