A Quick Guide to Teaching English in China
As many of you know, I am writing a book detailing the time I spent living and teaching in China. I’ve been pretty mum about it since the last sample chapter I posted, so here’s an update. The final draft is done. I’ve gotten some great feedback from people, cleaned up the tone of the book, cut out a lot of repetitive dialogue, tightened up the graphics on Level 3, and am finally ready to start the long, arduous process of looking for an agent.
The last time I tried looking for an agent, I wound up with nothing and resorted to publishing that book on Amazon in the Kindle section. I’ve put so much effort into this China book, though (and I know it’s a damn good book), that I won’t be content with a simple e-publication. I’m aware the publishing process isn’t filled with instant gratification; it could be a while before Yes China gets a cover. That’s why, in the meantime, I’ve decided to start yet another project.
Enter A Quick Guide to Teaching English in China. This is a small, 5,600 word “handbook” combining everything I’ve learned from teaching in China. I don’t see it as a conflict with Yes China, because it’s a short, straight to the point how-to guide. It’s meant for people who have already decided they want to teach in China but who don’t know what is expected of them or what they can expect from their new school. It’s also an e-book on Amazon, and it’s only $1.
Responses to “A Quick Guide to Teaching English in China”
Comments RSS Feed – All CommentsHopfrog — 14 April 2011 @ 9:06 am
As someone who was fortunate enough to get a sneak peek at Clark’s excellent book, let me drop a quick comment for anyone who got here looking for information about teaching in China.
One of my comments to Clark after reading his book was that I thought it was probably the single most important book I would recommend that someone read if they were considering going over to China to teach. If your considering heading over to teach, due yourself a favor, pick up this teaching guide and the book when it comes out.
Jessica Bosen — 15 April 2011 @ 5:09 pm
Tell your potential publishers that you’ve sold a copy to me already :)
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