Will a Master's degree in my field make me more marketable to publishers?

In the world of academia, sadly yes, if you can wave a receipt for a few thousand pounds spent (sorry, I mean a degree) which says you are jolly clever, then the other academics will nod sagely and take you more seriously than if you have done original research, made new discoveries and advanced understanding in your field.

I know that sounds cynical but it tickles me that when chatting casually to friends who share similar interests (semiconductor lasers and other such geekery), the conversation often has an awkward pause as a friend tries to explain to me gently why I am wrong - and that X, Y and Z doesn't work that way. I then have to take a very deep breath and explain that while their professor has been teaching out of outdated books some outmoded ideas on old technology, a whole raft of new products are now working in the lab.

So if you can get peer reviews from other receipt holders to say your work is credible, have a bit of paper yourself, then your book will sell - just don't be too "ahead of yourself".

As for writing mass market appeal, a degree *may* impress some publishers, especially if it can be "loosely implied" that your degree may have some bearing. As a simple example If someone had a doctorate in law - and write a book on dieting, then the title "Get Slim, Stay Slim - By Doctor Bloggs" will catch the eye more than if it is by "Bill Bloggs.

A good title, decent material, with good proof reading done will impress publisher far more than a few letters after your name - however a title MIGHT get your manuscript checked over faster - though of course they might then have a higher expectation of the quality of your work.

As always, your mileage may vary but I certainly would think long and hard before spending time, resources and money unless your target market is likely to be impressed by the degree.

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