Cynthia Saver is the editor of five editions of Writing for Publication for Nurses. She is starting work on the 6th edition and seeks a co-editor who will have the option to become the lead editor for subsequent editions. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-career nurse to advance their career and give back to the nursing community. Requirements include publishing experience and a passion for helping nurses share their expertise through publication. If you are interested, please send your CV and a cover letter to csaver57@gmail.com for consideration. Deadline is July 10th. Cynthia is also interested in any recommendations you might have even if you don’t want to take this on yourself.
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A Conversation about The Conversation
Karen J. Foli discusses her experience publishing with The Conversation, a nonprofit news organization that collaborates with experts to present accessible content. She highlights the advantages of this model over traditional scholarly publishing, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the broad readership and opportunities that followed her article on nurses' psychological trauma.
Announcing: Working Guide to Editorial Systems
The Working Guide to Editorial Systems (WGES) is a dynamic resource aimed at editors and peer reviewers in scholarly publishing. Launching on May 1 with seven entries, it responds to real editorial questions and will be updated bi-monthly. Available by subscription with early enrollment available at a special rate.
Preprints Part 2: Considerations for Authors and Editors
This article examines the preprint process, highlighting its benefits and challenges for authors and editors. Preprints allow authors to receive early feedback and control dissemination but may risk acceptance in peer-reviewed journals. Editors face new roles and guidelines as preprints increase, fostering transparent evaluation and broader academic engagement.