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FLOSS Weekly 749: That's In Chapter Three - Kyle Rankin, How To Write a Tech Book

Category: Technology
Duration: 01:06:26
Publish Date: 2023-09-13 20:30:00
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Writing a tech book is easy if you start with the proper guidance. Doc Searls and Jonathan Bennett get that guidance and much more from Kyle Rankin, author of How to Write a Tech Book.

  • The benefits of using LaTeX for formatting and layout when self-publishing.
  • How to pitch a book idea to traditional tech publishers like O'Reilly.
  • Advice on when you're ready to write your first tech book based on your skills.
  • How to make the transition from writing short-form articles to full book projects.
  • Differences between self-publishing and working with traditional publishers.
  • The editing process and importance of tech editing to perfect a textbook manuscript.
  • How the rise of the internet and digital documents impacts tech book publishing.

Hosts: Doc Searls and Jonathan Bennett

Guest: Kyle Rankin

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