Writing and publishing are at the heart of most academic and research pursuits. Many potential authors, however, feel lost in the seemingly Everest climbing-like process. There is little formal education that authors receive during their education. The Little Guide to Getting Your Journal Article Published seeks to pull back the curtain on the process and provide essential information to lead authors to their goals. The Little Guide answers all of a novice author's questions in a direct and useful fashion. The book can be read all the way through or serve as a spot reference guide as authors wind their way through the process. The book is divided into 29 short, focused chapters. Sections include "Getting Started," "Selecting Potential Journals for Submission," "Writing Your Article," "Submitting Your Article," and "Publication at Last."

The Little Guide to Getting Your Book Published takes prospective authors from idea to draft manuscript to published book in a step-by-step process. The book advises writers on creating a book proposal and then how to find a publisher or agent. Whether a trade non-fiction work, monograph, or textbook, the book is guaranteed to motivate and inspire you to get started on the road to publishing today. Written by a book professional with 30 years of experience on hundreds of publishing projects, The Little Guide will help you decide which route is right for you: a big publisher or self-publishing. It discusses the secrets on what you need to know when signing a contract, creating a winning title, and how to find the time to do it all. It includes valuable listings of publishing resources and suggested readings you will want to have at your fingertips. The Little Guide answers all of the beginner's questions in a direct and useful fashion. The book can be read all the way through or serve as a spot reference guide as authors wind their way through the process. The book is divided into 32 short, focused chapters. Sections include: "Getting Started," "Writing Your Manuscript," Selecting a Book Publishing Model," "Getting Published," and "What is an Author Promotional Platform and Why it Matters?"

The Little Guide to Getting Your Book Published takes prospective authors from idea to draft manuscript to published book in a step-by-step process. The book advises writers on creating a book proposal and then how to find a publisher or agent. Whether a trade non-fiction work, monograph, or textbook, the book is guaranteed to motivate and inspire you to get started on the road to publishing today. Written by a book professional with 30 years of experience on hundreds of publishing projects, The Little Guide will help you decide which route is right for you: a big publisher or self-publishing. It discusses the secrets on what you need to know when signing a contract, creating a winning title, and how to find the time to do it all. It includes valuable listings of publishing resources and suggested readings you will want to have at your fingertips. The Little Guide answers all of the beginner’s questions in a direct and useful fashion. The book can be read all the way through or serve as a spot reference guide as authors wind their way through the process. The book is divided into 32 short, focused chapters. Sections include: “Getting Started,” “Writing Your Manuscript,” Selecting a Book Publishing Model,” “Getting Published,” and “What is an Author Promotional Platform and Why it Matters?”

This book provides you with all the tools you need to write an excellent academic article and get it published.

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This engaging and highly regarded book takes readers through the key stages of their PhD research journey, from the initial ideas through to successful completion and publication. It gives helpful guidance on forming research questions, organising ideas, pulling together a final draft, handling the viva and getting published. Each chapter contains a wealth of practical suggestions and tips for readers to try out and adapt to their own research needs and disciplinary style. This text will be essential reading for PhD students and their supervisors in humanities, arts, social sciences, business, law, health and related disciplines.

For every writer who hopes to break into print, getting that first article published is essential. How do you get your story idea looked at, let alone accepted? Where do you start? Now, freelance article writer Shirley Kawa- Jump has written an exceptional book designed to answer all the novice writer’s common questions about getting articles into magazines, journals, newspapers, and newsletters. How to Publish Your Articles is divided into three parts. Part One covers the basics of the world of print publication. Part Two provides a complete system of article submission geared to maximize your odds of getting an acceptance. And Part Three looks at the possibility of building a rewarding career as a freelance article writer.

Poster presentations are usually the first steps in a budding academic and research career. Many potential presenters, however, feel lost in this process, as there are few courses that teach you how to proceed. The Little Guide to Giving a Poster Presentation: Simple Steps to Success shows the reader how to take their ideas or work and present it to their peers and community in poster format. The Little Guide answers all the beginner’s questions in a direct and useful fashion.

“With Saver’s text as your essential writing companion, you will have instant access to user-friendly, expertly crafted content that can help pave your way to publishing success. Hands down, it is my personal go-to reference!” –Linda Laskowski-Jones, MS, APRN, ACNS-BC, CEN, NEA-BC, FAWM, FAAN Editor-in-Chief, Nursing2024: The Peer-Reviewed Journal of Clinical Excellence “An easy-to-read treasure trove of information and tips from seasoned editors and other experts, this book is an amazing resource for nurses at any career phase. An upto- date gem of a book that deserves a wide audience.” –Sean Clarke, PhD, RN, FAAN Ursula Springer Professor in Nursing Leadership and Executive Vice Dean NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing Editor-in-Chief, Nursing Outlook If you need to make the leap from single sentences to a published manuscript, you will find valuable help and resources in this fully updated fifth edition of Anatomy of Writing for Publication for Nurses. In this practical and useful guide, lead author and editor Cynthia Saver removes the fear and confusion surrounding the writing and publishing process. Along the way, 25 of nursing’s top writing experts and decision-makers share important insights to help you craft a quality manuscript and get it accepted for publication. Learn how to: -Use artificial intelligence responsibly (and how it is misused in publishing) -Enhance dissemination of your work using video and graphical abstracts -Understand the evolving publishing terminology -Improve your writing skills -Create effective titles, abstracts, and cover letters -Write review articles, including systematic, scoping, and integrative reviews -Report evidence-based practice projects or qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods studies -Write collaboratively with professionals in other healthcare disciplines -Turn your dissertation or DNP project into a published article -Understand preprints, reporting guidelines, and publication legal/ethical issues -Promote your work via posters and social media TABLE OF CONTENTS Part I: A Primer on Writing and Publishing Chapter 1: Anatomy or Writing Chapter 2: Finding, Refining, and Defining a Topic Chapter 3: How to Select and Query a Publication Chapter 4: Finding and Documenting Sources Chapter 5: Organizing the Article Chapter 6: Writing Skills Lab Chapter 7: All About Graphics Chapter 8: Submissions and Revisions Chapter 9: Writing a Peer Review Chapter 10: Publishing for Global Authors Chapter 11: Legal and Ethical Issues Chapter 12: Promoting Your Work Part II: Tips for Writing Different Types of Articles Chapter 13: Writing the Clinical Article Chapter 14: Writing the Research Report Chapter 15: Writing the Review Article Chapter 16: Reporting the Quality Improvement or Evidence-Based Practice Project Chapter 17: Writing for Presentations Chapter 18: From Student Project or Dissertation to Publication Chapter 19: Writing for Continuing Professional Development Activity Chapter 20: Writing the Nursing Narrative Chapter 21: Think Outside the Journal: Alternative Publication Options Chapter 22: Writing a Book or Book Chapter Chapter 23: Writing for a General Audience Part III: Appendices A: Tips for Editing Checklist B: Proofing Checklist C: Publishing Terminology D: Guidelines for Reporting Results E: Statistical Abbreviations F: What Editors and Writers Want G: Publishing Secrets from Editors

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