How to publish an academic engineering and technology book
We’ve set up this area to support editors, contributors and authors of engineering and technology books through the process, from start to finish.
If you’re exploring how to write a engineering and technology book and get it published, here’s what you’ll need to know – from submitting a proposal through to publication and beyond.
Why publish with IET Books?
- We’re one of the world’s largest engineering institutions with a history dating back to 1871.
- We’re a charity, so we reinvest our profits back into the engineering community.
- We’ll market and promote your book.
- We’ll distribute your book globally through our digital library and partner networks.
- You’ll receive hands-on support from our editorial team.
- We have a flexible commissioning policy that welcomes edited publications, authored books, shortform publications, OA books and textbooks for advanced students.
- We offer fair royalty rates, which are paid annually into your bank account.
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