Dissertation

Someone might be considering publishing his/her dissertation as a book. There are several reasons why someone may want to turn their dissertation into a book. The reasons could be anything from a book giving them space to discuss their important findings in depth and detail, its complexities to the repercussions. A well-written book provides and increases your credibility when applying to any college or university as its faculty member. These published dissertations have a longer shelf life than those which have not been published.

If you are someone who is considering having their dissertation published into a book, then certain steps need to be taken into consideration :

Step 1: Choose/Identify Your Audience - 

The book's structure and the content will be greatly influenced by your target audience, and it may diverge significantly from your dissertation. After all, the goal of a dissertation is to demonstrate your expertise in and substantial contributions to your subject of study. A book, on the other hand, is meant to fill a need for the reader.

Step 2: Identify the books that compete with yours –

Once you have identified a potential audience, you need to familiarize yourself with the books they are reading. You must decide how your book will address a need for this audience because it will be in direct competition with these other books. 

When you identify and read competing books, you should pay attention to the topics that they cover and how the author writes about these topics. Take into account the details included, how the text is organized and arranged, and visual aids used such as photos, diagrams etc.

Step 3: Create an outline/layout  for your book :

You may begin meticulously planning your book once you know who it is designed for, have a thorough understanding of other successful books in the same genre, and have a concept of how you might meet a need in that genre. assemble an outline.

Step 4: Begin With Writing A Sample Chapter :

You will normally need to submit a sample chapter or two if you want a publisher or agent to consider your book. You may be asked to submit your first chapter or one of your best-written chapter. 

Step 5: Choose the right publishers or agencies.

Once you have a solid outline and one or two sample chapters, you must find suitable publishers. Start by taking a look at your list of competing books and finding out more about the publishers. Most publishers require a persuasive sample chapter, a thorough book outline, and evidence that you are aware of your target and the books that are already on the market.

Book Rivers is there to help you in accomplishing this thought…