What have you always wanted to know about publishing a tech book? 🤔

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Hey DEV Community friends 👋🏽

I'm currently writing a book for developers about tech publishing and self-publishing. I have experience with both; I served as an editor for three books from three different tech publishers and have self-published my first book.

What have you always wanted to know about publishing a tech book? If you're thinking of writing a book (any kind of book for tech audiences of any length) what are some areas of confusion in the traditional publishing process and with self-publishing that can be clarified? I'm currently halfway through writing but I want to make sure I answer any common questions people may have.

Thank you!

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Binyamin Green • Mar 23 '20

Thanks for this oportunity, and congrats on your upcoming book! BTW, you might want to add the ama tag to this post.

Is there any point to publishing a web-dev book in printed form? Wouldn't most web developers read it online?
What's the difference between a book, and a collection of articles on a single topic?

Stephanie Morillo • Mar 24 '20

Thanks Binyamin! These are excellent questions and they give me a lot to think about; appreciate it!

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What have you always wanted to know about publishing a tech book? 🤔

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