This research life cycle stage includes articles which may be relevant to authors writing their manuscript or planning to submit their manuscript to an open access book publisher.
Introduction
Write & submit manuscript
Write & submit manuscript - articles
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Contracting and copyright
When discussing the terms of your publishing agreement with a publisher, it is important to be aware of open access requirements from your institution or research funder, and to pay close attention to the terms specific to making the work open access, such as copyright retention and the particular open licence.
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How to choose a publisher for your open access book
As with any book proposal, when choosing a publisher for your open access book you should consider whether they publish high-quality work in your subject area, but also explore important issues including licensing, fees, and discoverability.
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Types of publishers and publishing services
There are multiple types of publishers which differ in their approaches and operating models but offer broadly similar services. This article details the types of publishers, the services you should expect, and some of the charges you might encounter.