10.2a. ABSW's How to Publish a Popular Science Book

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Session supported by: Association of British Science Writers (ABSW) http://www.absw.org.uk

From an idea in an author's head, to a book in a reader's hand, there is much about the science book trade that may surprise. This session aims to unlock the mysteries behind writing a book proposal, such as getting an agent, making proposals to editors at publishing houses, how editors have to sell books to their sales/marketing teams, doing deals and getting book buyers interested. The session offers potential authors the chance to ask burning questions of those directly involved in the business in order to shed light on some of the less-well known aspects to the science book trade, such as editing, publicity, and how a book gets reviewed. This session also hopes to address the question of whether the books that become bestsellers are the best books or those which publishing companies have spent the most money.

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Wednesday, July 1, 2009 13:30 - 14:30
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How do you get started if you want to write your first popular science book? Is it necessary to have an agent? The Association of British Science Writers held a session where people could ask all kind of questions about popular science book production.

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