From: Peggy Johnson <m-john_at_umn.edu>
ALCTS Preconference Announcement
Writing for Publication: Demystifying the Process Thursday, June 23,
2005
Do you have a burning desire to write but aren't sure how to begin?
Have you ever received a pink slip from an editor and wondered why?
Would you like to know what editors look for in a manuscript? Do you
have lots of ideas but have difficulty in carving out the time to
write? If you answered “yes” to one or more of these questions, this
preconference is for you!
The morning session will show attendees how to develop an idea,
provide suggestions on finding time to write as part of a busy
schedule, and help attendees identify a suitable medium. In the
afternoon, attention will center on the details of constructing a
publishable piece and on understanding one’s rights as an author and
the workshop will conclude with an inspirational address.
Workshop faculty include experienced authors and a publisher: Janet
Swan Hill, Kathryn Carpenter, Patrick Hogan, Peggy Johnson, Pamela
Bluh and Sheila Intner.. Attendees will receive a copy of Patricia
O'Conner's book "Woe is I: the Grammarphone's Guide to Better English
in Plain English" generously provided by Riverhead Books.
Please join us on Thursday, June 23, 2005 as we reveal the secrets of
successful writing and provide valuable and constructive suggestions for
producing a publishable piece. Attendance is limited, so to avoid
disappointment, reserve your place soon. For additional details see:
http://www.ala.org/ala/alcts/alctsconted/alctsceevents/alctspreconf/writepublication.htm
For registration information see:
http://ala.org/ala/eventsandconferencesb/annual/2005a/precons.htm
Fees:
Advance (until 5/20/2005):
ALCTS member: $185;
ALA member: $225;
Non-member: $265;
Student/Retired member: $95
On-site:
ACLTS member: $225;
ALA member: $275;
Non-member: $325;
Student/Retired member: $95
Sponsored by the Editorial Board of Library Resources & Technical
Services and the Association for Library Collections & Technical
Services Publications Committee.
Peggy Johnson, Associate University Librarian
Editor, Library Resources & Technical Services
Editor, Technicalities
University of Minnesota Libraries voice: 612-624-2312
499 Wilson Library fax: 612-626-9353
309 19th Ave. So. m-john_at_tc.umn.edu
Minneapolis MN 55455
http://www.lib.umn.edu/about/profiles/m-john.html
Received on Sat Feb 26 2005 - 03:07:52 EST