#CiscoChampion Radio is a podcast series by technologists for technologists. In this episode, Cisco Champions Wendell Odom and Pieter-Jan Nefkens discuss Getting Published with guest Brett Bartow.
Pieter-Jan Nefkens (@pjnef), Cisco Champion member, Lead Consultant
Cisco Guest
Moderator
Brett Shore (@brettshore), Cisco Champion Program Management
Podcast Discussion Topics
How to approach a publisher
Pitfalls, best practices and keys to success for first time authors
How many pages should an author target for a book
What is in the publisher's head when reading pitches
The complexities of publishing technical content
What should have in place before approaching a publisher
The process leading up to signing a contract
Tools and techniques to get your topic organized and/or solidified
Timeline for getting a book and other formats published
Should you self-publish
Can you create a book out of the blog series
How Pearson uses technical reviewers
Benefits and drawbacks of working with co-authors
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