Book chapter writing

Come up with an outline of the book chapter before starting the writing process

Outline can be elaborated as bullet point, catch phrases, or flowcharts

Involve all authors to make sure that everybody is on the same page

Use the framework of the composed outline to add text, piece by piece

In the hierarchy of publications that can support a bid for promotion to senior faculty status, book chapters are in the middle of the list, below the research report, meta-analysis, and definitive literature review published in a peer-reviewed journal but above a letter to the editor and book review

Writing a chapter is a team effort

This text helps to define the role of the “team members,” gives examples of different approaches on how to work in and with the team, and provides guidelines to generate a long-lasting product