How can I get my scientific book published?

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The discussion focuses on the process of publishing a scientific book, specifically "The Mathematical Companion to Quantum Field Theory and Fundamental Interactions." Key steps include the necessity of securing a literary agent and understanding the publishing landscape. Two valuable resources are provided: a video detailing a professor's publishing experience and articles outlining essential steps for aspiring authors. The conversation emphasizes the challenges of the publishing journey and encourages thorough research.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of literary agents and their role in publishing
  • Familiarity with the scientific publishing landscape
  • Knowledge of the steps involved in book publishing
  • Basic research skills to find relevant resources
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  • Watch the video on publishing strategies shared in the discussion
  • Read the article on writing popular science books from PLOS SciComm
  • Explore the PLOS Computational Biology article on publishing processes
  • Research how to effectively approach and secure a literary agent
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Authors, researchers, and academics looking to publish scientific literature, particularly those interested in navigating the complexities of securing a literary agent and understanding the publishing process.

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i will finish my book <the mathematical companion to quantum field theory and fundmental interactiond>,someone can help me contact a publisher to publish this book?
 
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While we here at PF are not qualified to handle publishing questions, some searches online provided these links which show the steps and the need to get a literary agent:

This video describes the experience and strategies one prof took to get his work published:



and these two references describe the steps you need to take in this most serious venture:

https://journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol/article?id=10.1371/journal.pcbi.1005808

https://scicomm.plos.org/2019/08/27...ree major ways,or with a commercial publisher.

Good luck with your venture!

I hope these references help you succeed, it can be a rough ride from what I've read.

Jedi
 
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