Research-to-Book Playbook
$49
By Dr. Vernette Grant, DBA, MHA — creator of the PPTO Framework (People–Process–Technology–Operations).
A complete, step-by-step playbook for turning your published research into a published book — written by someone who has actually done it.
Dr. Vernette Grant, DBA, MHA turned her doctoral dissertation and subsequent journal research (published in the Open Journal of Business and Management) into Ethical AI in Healthcare: A PPTO Governance Playbook for Hospital and Health System Leaders, available on Amazon. This playbook documents the exact process she followed, step by step.
What's Inside:
- The Decision Framework — How to evaluate whether your research has book potential, which audience to target, and whether to write for practitioners, academics, or both
- Content Expansion Strategy — How to take a 12-page journal article and expand it into a full manuscript without padding or losing rigor. Includes the chapter-mapping method Dr. Grant used to structure her book
- Voice Shift Guide — Techniques for translating academic prose into practitioner-friendly language while maintaining credibility. Side-by-side before/after examples included
- Publishing Path Comparison — Honest breakdown of traditional publishing, academic presses, hybrid publishers, and self-publishing (Amazon KDP). Pros, cons, costs, timelines, and revenue expectations for each
- Production Checklist — Cover design, ISBN, formatting, metadata, pricing strategy, and the technical steps to get from final manuscript to live listing
- Launch & Visibility Plan — How to use your existing academic network, LinkedIn presence, and professional associations to drive initial sales without a marketing budget
- Timeline Template — A realistic 90-day plan from "I have a published article" to "my book is live on Amazon"
Who this is for:
Researchers, doctoral graduates, consultants, and subject-matter experts who have published peer-reviewed work and want to reach a broader audience through a book. Particularly relevant for healthcare, business, technology, and social science researchers.
Format: Digital playbook (PDF)