If you have a research project that would help other genealogists--an index, an annotated index, an abstract an extraction or a transcription, this book will: * take you through the four stages of publishing projects * show you how publishing works * help you pick a project to index or transcribe and publish * show you how to present your material in the most genealogically-useful way * instruct you how to prepare your manuscript to look like it was professionally published * and give you tips for getting the word out that you have a book available Everything you need to organize, write, and...

If you have a genealogical specialty or knowledge of a type of records or repository that could help others, this book will: * take you through the four stages of publishing projects * show you how publishing works * help you pick a project to publish * lead you through a research review to see what you have and what you still need to instruct others in your specialty * give you the skills to engage the reader while explaining your expertise * lead you through the process of editing * instruct you how to prepare your manuscript to look like it was professionally published * and give you tips...