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More commonly found in the humanities, monographs are academically rigorous publications that dive deeply into a singular topic. These books are heavily researched and written for other scholars looking to understand the nuances of a complex argument.  These formal manuscripts are typically published by academic publishing companies such as Oxford University Press.  

What's The Process? How Do I Get Published?

A much more in-depth work than a journal article, a monograph requires a more rigorous process of publication. Whether you are converting your dissertation to a monograph or starting on your topic from scratch, expect to spend at least a couple of years working through the publishing process. While there are differences in process between publishers, be ready to work through these stages of publication:

1. Writing Your dissertation (If you are converting your dissertation)
2. Planning Your Draft
3. Working on Your Manuscript: Drafting and Revising
4. Preparing and Submitting Your Monograph’s Proposal
5. Negotiating a Book Contract  
6. Preparing a Final Manuscript
7. Final Touches and Copyediting 
8.  Marketing Your Monograph

Check out these online resources on monographs:

• Academic Book Titles: How to Title Your Monograph, based on 188 Titles
• The 7 Stages of Publishing Your First Academic Book, Challenges & Tips
• Do monographs have a future? Publishers, funders and research evaluators must decide