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    Introduction xvii
    Refuting Persistent Myths About Writing for Publication 1
    Myth 1: Writing Well Is Innate. Published Authors Write Effortlessly. 3
    Myth 2: You Must Be Brilliant and Have a Ph.D. in Order to Write for Publication. 4
    Myth 3: Anyone Can Write for Publication. 5
    Myth 4: Writing for Publication Is Little More Than an Exercise in Spelling, Grammar, and Punctuation. 6
    Myth 5: Writing for Publication Consists of Good Ideas Transcribed onto Paper. 7
    Myth 6: Effective Writing Processes are Universal. 8
    Myth 7: Writing That Is Difficult to Understand is Profound. 9
    Myth 8: Getting Your Work Published is Simply a Matter of Knowing the Right People. 10
    Myth 9: Persistence Always Pays. 10
    Myth 10: Somebody Else Can Eliminate Writing Problems for You. 11
    Myth 11: Taking a Class in Creative Writing is the Answer. 11
    Myth 12: Writing Something Short is Easier Than Writing Something Long. 12
    Myth 13: The Secret to Publication Is Finding the Shortcuts. 12
    Writing's Redeeming Qualities 13
    Conclusion 18
    References 18
    CHAPTER 2
    Imagining Yourself in the Author's Role 21
    The Meaning of Authorship 22
    Writing Obstacles 26
    How Real Writers Behave 33
    Understanding Roles and Responsibilities 37
    Beginning to See Yourself as an Author 39
    Devoting Time to Writing 42
    Overcoming Writing Block 44
    Conclusion 45
    References 45
    CHAPTER 3
    Internalizing the Characteristics of Publishable Writing
    What Makes Writing Publishable?
    Publishable Writing Begins With Reading
    Publishable Writing is Often Bad-At First
    Publishable Writing is Suited for the Audience
    Publishable Writing Has a Clear Focus
    Publishable Writing Has Style Appropriate for the Outlet
    Publishable Writing is Concise
    Publishable Writing Has Been Pretested and Prereviewed
    Publishable Writing is Carefully Crafted
    Publishable Writing Earns Peer Acceptance
    Who Can Help You Get Published?
    Conclusion
    References
    CHAPTER 4
    Mastering the Strategies Used by Successful Authors 79
    Caring About Words 81
    Settling on a Topic 82
    Gathering Information and Documenting Sources 83
    Coping With Information Overload 86
    Developing a Thesis and Focus 88
    Generating a Working Draft 89
    Using Quotations Judiciously 94
    Incorporating Original Source Material 99
    Providing Visual Appeal 102
    Getting It out the Door 103
    Proofreading the Final Copy 104
    Conclusion 105
    References 105
    CHAPTER 5
    Publishing Articles in Your Field 107
    Reasons to Write and Publish Journal Articles 108
    The Audience for Journal Articles 110
    Three Basic Types of Articles 111
    Suitable Outlets for Manuscripts 116
    The Manuscript Draft 118
    The Publishable Manuscript 122
    Manuscript Marketing Strategy 127
    Multiple Publications From One Body of Work 131
    Conference Presentations Transformed Into Articles 132
    Articles With a Timeless Quality 135
    Conclusion 136
    References 137
    CHAPTER 6
    Writing Books for Fellow Professionals 141
    Suitability for Book Authorship 142
    Seven Reasons to Write a Book 145
    Single Authorship and Co-Authorship Options 147
    Types of Book Publishing Opportunities 147
    The Book Proposal 153
    Negotiating the Contract 158
    Developing the Book 159
    The Future of Book Publishing 169
    Conclusion 169
    References 170
    CHAPTER 7
    Learning to Work With Reviewers and Editors 173
    Editors, Reviewers, and the Gatekeeper's Role 174
    Editors and Reviewers in Academic Publishing 177
    Earning Approval from Editors and Reviewers 179
    Principle 1: Make Your Work Irresistible to Reviewers and Editors. 179
    Principle 2: Don't Waste Editors' and Reviewers' Time. 182
    Principle 3: Accept Responsibility for Finding a Suitable Outlet. 184
    Principle 4: Grow Up About Criticism. 185
    Principle 5: Understand the Evaluation Criteria. 190
    Principle 6: Volunteer to Become a Reviewer. 193
    Principle 7: Learn the Meaning of Deep Revision. 195
    Principle 8: Use Editorial Feedback to Improve the Work. 197
    Principle 9: Regard Reviewers and Editors as Allies. 198
    Conclusion 201
    References 201
    A Final Word 203
    APPENDICES Additional Resources for Authors and Writing Teachers 207
    Appendix A - Words Used to Describe Effective Writing 209
    Appendix B - Chapter 1
    Publish or Perish: Some Challenges to the Concept 211
    Appendix C - Chapter 2
    Taking Care of Yourself as a Writer (Patricia Crawford) 215
    Appendix D - Chapter 3
    Basic Principles of Nonsexist Language 221
    Appendix E - Chapter 4
    Writing the Nonfiction Article: An Instance of Problem Solving 223
    Appendix F - Chapter 5
    From First Draft to Article Draft (Charlotte Krall) 229
    Appendix G - Chapter 6
    The Nonfiction Book Process 243
    Appendix H - Chapter 7
    What Do Editors Want? What Do They Routinely Reject? 247
    Appendix I
    Common Questions About Writing 249



WRITING FOR PUBLICATION:
A Practical Guide for Educators
Mary Renck Jalongo, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Comprehensive and logically sequenced, this guide helps you publish on topics such as classroom experience, conference presentations, or research projects. Included are practical strategies, concrete examples, recommended resources, and advice from experts on such topics as: imagining yourself in the author’s role, writing books for fellow professionals, learning to work with editors and reviewers, and much more.

2002 Paperbound 267pp ISBN 1-929024-39-8 Order #6000 $32.95

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