Abstract
Ten simple rules for writing a popular science book
Highlights
Writing scientific papers is a central part of academic life, but there are some notable differences when it comes to publishing books for a wider audience
February 1, 2018 submission unless it comes from a reputable agent, and it’s better to have 85% of a book advance from a good publisher than 100% of nothing
Once the proposal is ready, your agent will send it to dozens of editors at different publishers
Summary
Writing scientific papers is a central part of academic life, but there are some notable differences when it comes to publishing books for a wider audience. Based on my experience of writing and contributing to popular science books [3,4,5], the following rules summarise the main points a budding author needs to consider, from initial proposal through to postrelease publicity. You’ll develop many of the skills necessary for book writing, from spotting stories and pitching ideas to structuring and editing content.
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