get published - presentation handout
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Get Published: Showcase the value of libraries
through writing
Florida Library Association Annual Conference
Thursday, May 11, 2017
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Curacao 2
Caribe Royale, Orlando, FL
Presenters:
Alyssa Koclanes
Kimberly Copenhaver
Maria Gebhardt
Contact information
Alyssa Koclanes:
Kimberly Copenhaver:
Maria Gebhardt:
Get Published!
Don’t miss the opportunity to
submit an article submission for the next
issue of Florida Libraries!
Send an email before
July 15, 2017, explaining your interest
Part I -
Book Reviewer Guidelines:
Choice Reviews - http://www.ala.org/acrl/choice/reviewers
Library Journal - http://reviews.libraryjournal.com/about/guidelines-for-library-journal-reviews/
Booklist - https://www.booklistonline.com/writing-for-booklist
Book Publishing:
ACRL Book Publishing - http://www.ala.org/acrl/publications/publishing
Periodical Submission Information/Author Guidelines
College and Research Libraries News - http://crln.acrl.org/index.php/crlnews/about/submissions
American Libraries - https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/submissions/
Library Journal - http://lj.libraryjournal.com/contact-us/submissions/#_
Public Libraries - http://www.ala.org/pla/resources/publications/publiclibraries/writeforpl
Newsletter Submission Information:
Learning Exchange Newsletter - http://www.ala.org/learnrt/newsletter
LIRT News - http://www.ala.org/lirt/lirt-news
Journal Article Submission Information/Author Guidelines:
College and Research Libraries: http://crl.acrl.org/index.php/crl/about/submissions#authorGuidelines
Public Library Quarterly - http://www.tandfonline.com/action/authorSubmission?show=instructions&journalCode=wplq20
Florida Libraries - http://www.flalib.org/guidelines-for-publishing-in-florida-libraries
Publishing Opportunities:
Library Writer's Blog - http://librarywriting.blogspot.com/
FLA Academic Publishing Member Group - https://sites.google.com/site/publishingatfla/
ACRL Publishing - http://www.ala.org/acrl/publications/keeping_up_with/acrlpubs
Part II Tools to track productivity: RescueTime - https://www.rescuetime.com/
ManicTime - http://www.manictime.com/ Coach.me - https://www.coach.me/ Q10 - http://www.zwodnik.com/software/windows/q10/ Freedom - https://freedom.to/ Yearly World Tracker Spreadsheet - http://svenjaliv.com/yearly-word-tracker-spreadsheets/
Tools to minimize distraction:
LeechBlock - http://www.proginosko.com/leechblock/
SelfControl - https://visitsteve.com/made/selfcontrol/ The Most Dangerous Writing App - http://www.themostdangerouswritingapp.com/
Tools to create your perfect writing environment
OmmWriter - http://www.ommwriter.com/
Coffitivity - https://coffitivity.com/
Part III -
Use this checklist to help you incorporate all of the items for a submission to Florida Libraries:
1 - Headline - Catch the reader’s attention.
2 - Author(s) - First author wrote 50 percent or more.
3 - Numbers - Elevate your article with statistics.
4 - First Paragraph - Use a hook to make impact.
5 - Tell a Story - Make it interesting!
Foundation for a great journal article:
6 - References - Use references to add credibility.
7 - Photos - Enhance your story through photos.
8 - Add Value - Share helpful websites and links.
9 - About the Author(s) - Tell everyone about yourself.
10 - Edit - If you can reduce wordiness, it will increase readership.