Class-Testing Your Textbook: Forging a Path for Long-Term Success

Class-Testing Your Textbook: Forging a Path for Long-Term Success

Because your textbook is intended to help students achieve their academic goals, class testing your book is an excellent way to support its long-term success. Asking students for feedback at the end of an academic term can help you better understand if your book’s content, pedagogical features, and approach resonate with students and enrich their […]
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What Should I Do with This? Incorporating Peer Review Feedback in Your Manuscript

What Should I Do with This? Incorporating Peer Review Feedback in Your Manuscript

Peer review can be a powerful tool to ensure your book will provide value to other instructors and the broader educational market. Through peer review, you can learn about your manuscript’s strengths and weaknesses, receive feedback on the book’s structure and organization, test out your pedagogical features, and more. After you’ve received feedback, here are […]
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A Lesson in Licensing: Citing Third-Party Materials in Your Manuscript

A Lesson in Licensing: Citing Third-Party Materials in Your Manuscript

The vast majority of textbook authors will include some kind of information pulled from third-party sources in their manuscript, whether text excerpts, images, tables, or data. As you plan out your manuscript and begin drafting, it’s critical to keep a running log of all the materials you use and reference. You may even want to […]
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Five Unique Ways to Organize an Anthology or Custom Course Pack

Five Unique Ways to Organize an Anthology or Custom Course Pack

When creating an anthology or a custom course pack, organization is key. A thoughtful and strategic structure can transform a simple collection of readings into a cohesive and refined learning resource. Additionally, the process of selecting readings and content will be that much easier if you’ve first strategized how the content will be grouped or […]
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Why Summer Break Can Be a Great Time to Work on Your Manuscript

Why Summer Break Can Be a Great Time to Work on Your Manuscript

For many educators, the period of time between the end of the Spring term and the start of the Fall term represents a unique window for creativity and productivity. If you’re interested in writing or editing a textbook, summer break can be a perfect time for ideation, organization, and drafting. During the summer, you can […]
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Six Essential Elements of an Effective Textbook Proposal

Six Essential Elements of an Effective Textbook Proposal

A well-crafted textbook proposal can catapult your book idea into a full-fledged project. So, how do you catch the attention of an acquisitions editor or academic publisher, and what exactly should you include in your proposal? While every academic publisher will have their own requirements and guidelines for submissions, these critical elements will help you […]
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A Lesson in Licensing: What is the Public Domain?

A Lesson in Licensing: What is the Public Domain?

The public domain refers to creative works that are no longer under copyright or trademark protection and are free for individuals and organizations to use. These works are not owned by an individual author or artist and are instead considered public works. Individuals are allowed to use works within the public domain without obtaining permission, […]
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To Build or Not To Build: When to Create an Author Website

To Build or Not To Build: When to Create an Author Website

“Should I create a website to promote my textbook?” This is a question we often hear from authors after their book has launched on the national market. And the answer is: maybe.  If your sole motivation for creating a website is marketing your textbook, the effort may be greater than the reward. You will likely […]
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A Lesson in Licensing: Understanding Fair Use

A Lesson in Licensing: Understanding Fair Use

By definition, fair use is “a doctrine in the law of the United States that permits limited use of copyright material without having to first acquire permission from the copyright holder.” This allows certain material to be quoted verbatim for specific purposes such as criticism, news reporting, teaching, and research, without the need for permission […]
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