Foreword: A Detailed Road Map Preface: Helping Authors Get Their Book Published Acknowledgments Introduction: How to Use This Book Part I: Getting Started Chapter 1: Starting with a Purpose Chapter 2: Understanding the Difference between a Book, Textbook, and Monograph? Chapter 3: Defining Your Idea or Topic Chapter 4: Developing a Title and Summary Chapter 5: Defining Your Ideal Reader or Customer Chapter 6: Deciding on Sole or Co-Authorship Part II: Writing Your Manuscript Chapter 7: Developing a Plan Chapter 8: Developing a Timeline Chapter 9: Understanding the Parts of the Book Chapter 10: Creating Chapter Outlines Chapter 11: Writing Your First Draft Chapter 12: Adding Tables and Figures Chapter 13: Keeping Track of Sources and References Chapter 14: Editing Your Work Chapter 15: Getting Feedback from Reviewers Chapter 16: Finalizing Your Manuscript Part III: Selecting a Book Publishing Model Chapter 17: Understanding Book Publishing Chapter 18: Considering Self-Publishing Chapter 19: Finding a Publisher Chapter 20: Finding an Agent Chapter 21: Creating a Book Proposal and Query Letter Chapter 22: Getting Endorsements for Your Book Chapter 23: Signing a Contract: Success! Part IV: Getting Published Chapter 24: Submitting Your Manuscript Chapter 25: Understanding a Publisher's Review and Addressing Revisions Chapter 26: Accepted Chapter 27: Envisioning a Cover Design Chapter 28: Reviewing Page Proofs and the Final Steps Part V: Your Published Book and the Importance of Marketing Chapter 29: How a Publisher Markets and Promotes a Book Chapter 30: What is an Author Promotional Platform and Why it Matters? Chapter 31: Pursuing International Editions Chapter 32: After Publication: Continuing the Journey Sample Form: Publication Plan Bibliography Suggested Reading Resources Index.