Getting Published: Targeting Top Journals and Writing Book Proposals
12-2pm 27 February 2015
Keynes Seminar Room 4
Getting published is the cornerstone of a successful and sustainable academic career. A good publication record will have an impact on your promotion, but also on your chances of getting external research funding. In this workshop, Prof Mick Tuite (Biosciences) and Prof Sally Sheldon (KLS) will discuss some of the key issues you need to consider when seeking publication, including:
- Choosing the right journal;
- How articles are selected, and what makes an article attractive to an editor;
- Responding to reviewers’ comments;
- Writing a book proposal and securing a contract;
- Dealing with co-authors;
- Managing your portfolio, and knowing when to say ‘no’.
The session is free, open to all, and lunch will be provided. However, do let Brian Lingley (b.lingley@kent.ac.uk) know if you are planning to come along so I can make sure the room and catering are sufficient. In addition, if you could let me know what your position is (permanent or fixed term, academic or researcher, and approximate time since doctorate), that will help Mick and Sally pitch the session appropriately.