Publish or Perish

Style Guides and Manuals > Disciplinary Writing > Dissertation Writing

Listed below are books that will guide you through the publishing process. To find out more about any of the books listed, just click on the book title. Some books are also available at WSU Libraries.

Publish, Don't Perish: The Scholar's Guide to Academic Writing and Publishing by Joseph M. Moxley also available at WSU libraries: Z 286 .S37 M7 1992

From Dissertation to Book (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing) by William Germano also available at WSU libraries: PN 162 .G37 2005

Handbook for Academic Authors by Beth Luey also available at WSU libraries: PN 146 .L84 2002

Getting It Published: A Guide for Scholars and Anyone Else Serious About Serious Books (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing) by William Germano also available at WSU libraries:

PN 161 .G46 2001

MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing 3rd Edition by Modern Language Association also available at WSU libraries: PN 147 .G444 2008

The Art of Scientific Writing: From Student Reports to Professional Publications in Chemistry and Related Fields by Hans Friedrich Ebel, Claus Bliefert, and William E. Russey also available at WSU libraries: QD9.15 .E23 1987

Tricks of the Trade: How to Think about Your Research While You're Doing it (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing and Publishing) by Howard S. Becker also available at WSU libraries: H 91 .B38 1998

The Craft of Research 3rd Edition (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing) by Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb, and Joseph M. Williams 2nd edition is available at WSU libraries: Q 180.55 .M4 B66 2003

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