Turning Your Dissertation into a Book: An Incomplete “How to” Guide

Books and dissertations are fundamentally different things. Every dissertation has the potential to become a book, however, no dissertation is a book. Writing a dissertation is hard, and a huge achievement, and one you should celebrate. It isn’t the end of your writing journey, however, and every dissertation needs to undergo revision to become a manuscript. But don’t be discouraged! Dr. Peggy Solic, Acquisitions Editor with Syracuse University Press, will walk you through the steps you’ll need to take and some things you’ll need to consider when revising your dissertation into a book.