Educator's Guide to Writing a Book

Cathie E. West has forty-three years of experience as an educator. She has served as a principal, directed special programs at schools, coordinated curriculum and staff development in school districts, and taught at the college level. West's writing has appeared in many education publications and she is the author of four books.

"West’s book provides both motivation and practical advice for new educational writers like me! Her experience and proven track record shine in The Educator's Guide to Writing a Book. This is a must-read for anyone looking to get published."--Jacie Maslyk, Principal, Crafton Elementary School, PA"The Educator’s Guide to Writing a Book is essential for anyone who wishes to publish a book to share knowledge, experiences, and inspiration. West removes the barriers to publishing and helps aspiring authors toward publication by offering practical steps, useful ideas, and activities. Drop everything, start using this guide, and begin writing your first book without further ado."--Kimberly Barnes, Statewide Professional Development Coordinator of the Idaho Leads Learning Network, Boise State University"The Educator’s Guide to Writing a Book makes the whole process of writing a book much less daunting, much more doable, and much less mysterious. As West writes on page 97, “The level of excitement that comes from signing a contract for a book will be exceeded only when you see your name on the front cover.” This is an essential resource for any educator who has ever dreamed of seeing their name on the cover of a book they wrote themselves."--Susan Schwartz, MIDDLEWEB

• Chapter 1: Why Write?Chapter 2 Best Practice Practitioner BooksChapter 3: Book Mechanics and SafeguardsChapter 4: Titles, Topics, and ThemesChapter 5: Writing Style and StepsChapter 6: Publishing People & ProcessesConclusionAppendix