SXSW 2012 - Coauthoring Without Homicide

Coauthoring Without Homicide
Event	Interactive 2010
Format	Dual
Organizer	John Hedtke – JVH Communications
Description	You’re already motivated to write a book. So why on earth would you want to co-author a book, sharing the credit, glory, and (most of all), money with someone else? This presentation shows you the hows and whys of co-authoring a book and living to tell about it afterwards.
Questions Answered	Why would I want to write a book in the first place? Why would I want or need a co-author? How should I go about choosing a co-author? What do publishers think of co-authored books? How does having a co-author change my book contract? How will we divide the work? What kind of challenges are unique to co-authoring? How do we avoid the pitfalls of collaborating on a book? What kind of tools will make this easier? Should I co-author with my spouse?
Level	Beginner
Category	Writing / Technical Writing

Coauthoring Without Homicide