Getting Published

Getting Published with Susan Imel

The session covers some of the basics involved in getting published: The workshop begins with a discussion about participant needs and expectations.

1. Developing ideas
2. Selecting appropriate outlets
3. Common pitfalls/problems from the perspective of an editorial
board member
4. Making contact with potential publishers and
5. Resources

	A DVD will be available in the UAA/APU Consortium Library (when completed)
	Susan Imel Workshop Handouts Publishing Workshop: Some Dos and Don'ts Questions for Review of Book Proposals Book Proposal Elements Guide for Referees of a Synopsis Manuscript Review Example 1 Manuscript Review Example 2
	A streaming video of the workshop will be uploaded when available.
	Suggested Resources Hacker, Diana (2004). A Pocket Style Manual. Fourth Edition. Cranbury, NJ: Bedford/St. Martin’s. A Pocket Style Manual is a straightforward, inexpensive quick reference to the essentials of writing and research. In addition to information about spelling, grammar, punctuation, and word choice, it also provides information about APA, MLA, and Chicago style conventions. Rankin, Elizabeth. (2001). The Work of Writing: Insights and Strategies for Academics and Professionals. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. The Work of Writing serves as a valuable aid for faculty and professionals who need to hone their writing skills. Using scenarios as the basis, Rankin addresses the issues of audience, purpose, genre, and voice.