Call for Articles: Art Documentation
As seen on the BUSLIB-L listserv:Editors are accepting articles for both the Fall 2009 and Spring 2010issues of ART DOCUMENTATION, the semiannual peer-reviewed journal of theArt Libraries Society of North America. Articles should fall within…
APA-ALA Call for Newsletter Writers
Below is a message I received on the NMRT-L listserv:ALA-APA is in need of newsletter article writers for its publication, Library Worklife: HR E-News for Today's Leaders. The electronic newsletter is sent monthly to thousands of ALA institutional…
Eliminating Unnecessary Words
I heard some really good suggestions recently on the NMRT-L listserv that discussed eliminating unnecessary words and tightening up sentence structure:"I was criticized in my 8th grade physics report card for being 'overly verbose.' For anyone…
Interesting article on self-publishing
Found here: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/28/books/28selfpub.html?em=&pagewanted=all
4 Things to Remember when Writing
Ok, so perhaps you have a big writing project coming up. Maybe you're publishing in a journal for the first time. Or, maybe you're beefing up your Web page or online portfolio. When staring a new project, here are some key tips to remember:1.…
Joe the Plumber’s Pen
I think this article will resonate with quite a few aspiring writers:http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/07/opinion/07egan.html?ref=opinion
Opportunity for New Librarians to Publish
From beyondthejob.org...Call for book chapters: Library instruction lesson plans
Fiction Fixer = Useful?
Fiction Fixer is a paid (quite a hefty price too!) online editorial program that will help edit your manuscript for you. It is designed for people who want to be bestsellers. For the curious, here is a sample evaluation. Note: Fiction Fixer…
Anyone can Publish
No, really. It's true. In writing two book reviews this month, both books that came across my desk were pure drivel. It's not so much the content or subject matter that irked me, but the lack of writing structure and sequence. Another too common…
Knocking Out Writer’s Block
Much of writer's block comes from putting on too many restrictions. It is helpful to reduce limiting factors, such as inner critics, bogged-down writing rules, and time constraints. Once you break free, you can customize your writing process…