Writing and publishing : the librarian's handbook /

Writing and publishing : the librarian's handbook /

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Bibliographic Details
Imprint:	Chicago : American Library Association, 2010.
Description:	1 online resource (xi, 189 pages).
Language:	English
Series:	ALA guides for the busy librarian ALA guides for the busy librarian.
Subject:	Library science -- Authorship. Library science literature -- Publishing. Authorship. Authorship. Library science -- Authorship. Library science literature -- Publishing. Electronic books.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11261563

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Other authors / contributors:	Smallwood, Carol, 1939-
ISBN:	9780838990100 083899010X 9780838990117 0838990118 9780838909966 0838909965 1283093278 9781283093279 9786613093271 6613093270
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. English. Print version record.
Summary:	Have you ever considered writing or reviewing for the library community? Are you interested in publishing a book on your favorite author or hobby? Do you need to write and publish for tenure? If so, Writing and Publishing is for you. Practical how-to guidance from library professionals will help you write: as an expert for other library professionals; creative copy and information about your library; copy for websites, blogs, and online columns; bibliographic essays and lists; and, book reviews (formal and informal). Writing and Publishing will serve as a great resource, whether in taking the anxiety out of writing or refining your style, you'll use this book as much as your pen or keyboard!
Other form:	Print version: Writing and publishing. Chicago : American Library Association, 2010 9780838909966

Table of Contents:

Why write?
Education of a writer. Getting started ; Writing with others ; Revise, revise, revise ; Lessons from publishing
Finding your niche in print. Books ; Newsletters and newspapers ; Reviewing ; Magazines and professional journals ; Essays ; Textbook writing ; Children's literature ; Writing on specific subjects
Finding your niche online
Maximizing opportunities.