Do you long to write something for a professional publication? Are you eager to contribute to the library literature? If you have your content idea, but don't know how to pitch it or where to start, this webinar will guide you.
 
Learn from someone who's worked in library publishing for 20+ years. During that time, Kathy Dempsey has edited various books and worked on Computers in Libraries magazine for more than a decade; she's also been the editor of Marketing Library Services newsletter for 24 years and counting. She's published articles in Searcher magazine, Information World Review (in the U.K.), Information Outlook (SLA), and has written for various websites and blogs. Kathy will share her insider knowledge on book, magazine, newsletter, newspaper, and online publishing to help you get bylines.
 
Here's what you'll learn in this webinar:
How to approach an editor with an idea
What editors look for, expect, and respect
How to write solid proposals for articles and books
How proposals are evaluated and chosen
What to expect from the publishing process
The difference between writing for print and for online
The pitfalls of group authorship
Do's and Don'ts for working with the library press