The proven, step-by-step way to get articles or books published! This book doesn't just talk about writing and publishing, it tells exactly what to do to dramatically improve any writer's chances for getting published. Author Kenneth Henson should know--his writing has appeared in more than 300 national publications and has 30 books to his credit. Henson's proven principles, strategies, and tactics can be applied to virtually any form of publishing--from specialized or general magazines and journals, to grant proposals, to nonfiction books of all types. Each chapter is a do-it-yourself module on one essential topic, to guide both novice and advanced writers in developing the critical skills and habits needed for writing success. Packed with anecdotes and examples of writing, this book covers it all--from finding topics, getting started, and organizing articles to contacting editors, writing and self-editing manuscripts, and keeping track of submissions and acceptances. The only book of its kind, it helps make writing projects easier, more enjoyable, AND more successful.Features *Succinct answers to the questions writers ask most *Advice for turning dissertation data into journal articles *Four chapters on grant writing *Information on how to use writing t gain tenure-track positions and earn tenure *An appendix profiling the life of an article from getting the idea to final publication *"Six Myths that Haunt Writers," written by Henson and selected as one of the best hundred articles of the year among authors like Stephen King, Mary Higgins Clark, Dick Francis, Sidney Sheldon, and Phyllis Whitney About the Author This book is based on the author's practical "Writing for Publication" workshops, delivered on some 300 college campuses. Kenneth T. Henson is The Citadel's Distinguished Professor of Education in Charleston, SC. His 30 books include Grant Writing in Higher Education, Constructivist Teaching Strategies for Diverse Middle-Level Classrooms, and Curriculum Planning. He has also coauthored several books, including Teaching Today, Seventh Edition; Educational Psychology for Effective Teaching; and Managing Secondary Classrooms. He has written more than 200 journal articles, including two decades of publishing with Phi Delta Kappan.He is a National Science Foundation Scholar and a Fulbright Scholar and was named the nation's Distinguished Teacher Educator in the year 2000.

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Each chapter concludes with “Recapping the Major Points” and “References.” 1. Why Write? Reasons to Write. A Time and Place for Everything. When Is the Best Time to Write? Tooling Up for the Job. The Best Place to Write. Perennial Excuses. Taking Inventory. A Final Word. 2. Finding Topics. The Dissertation: A Source of Topics. Grants as a Source of Topics. Your Job as a Source of Topics. Other Occupations as Sources of Writing Topics. Reference Books as a Source of Topics. Forecasting the Future.   3. Getting Started. The Right Title. Writing the First Sentence. Paragraphing. Go Ahead and Write. Profile: Arnold and Jeanne Cheyney. 4. About Style. Writing Clearly.     5. Organizing Articles. Organizing Nonfiction Articles. Putting It Together.   6. Using Journals, Libraries, Surveys, and Action Research. Using Journals.   Using Libraries. Using Surveys. Using Action Research.   7. Common Errors in Writing for Journals. The Nature of Writing. Mistakes and Recommendations.   8. Communicating with Journal Editors. The Author-Editor Relationship. Guest Editing.   9. Questions Writers Ask. Why Do You Write? What Suggestions Can You Give to Aspiring Writers? Have You a Favorite Success Story? How Do You Handle Rejection? What Distinguishes Highly Successful Writers from Less Successful Writers? Is It O.K. to Send a Manuscript to Multiple Publishers? Are There Advantages in Collaborating? Should I Collaborate Long Distance? Should I Write Articles before Writing Short Stories or Books? What Is a Refereed Journal? Is It Wise to Use Vanity Publishers? What about Self-Publishing? If Asked, Should I Pay a Journal Publishing Expenses? Should I Be a Specialist or a Generalist? Questions about Copyright How Can Authors Learn to Use the Library More Effectively? Are Colloquialisms and Cliches Acceptable? What Should I Do When an Editor Keeps Holding My Manuscript? Whose Name Comes First? Who Is Listed First If the Collaborators Are Professors and Graduate Students? If I Furnish My Dissertation or Thesis for a Collaborator to Shape into a Manuscript, Is That an Equitable Exchange? If I Share a Book Idea with a Publisher, How Can I Be Sure It Won't Be Turned Over to a More Experienced Author? What Does It Mean When an Editor Asks the Author to Rewrite and Resubmit a Manuscript? Should I Do That? Should I Use a Computer? What Should I List on My Resume as Publications? Do you Recommend Using Support Groups?   10. Getting Book Contracts. Choosing the Right Book to Write. Writing Professional Books. Writing Books for University Presses. Developing a Prospectus. Selecting a Publisher. Negotiating the Contract. 11. Planning for Success. Managing Each Manuscript. Profile: Bonnidell Clouse. Develop a Tracking System. Getting Mileage.   12. Grant Proposal Writing. Make Your Proposal Timely. Learn How to Develop Fresh Ideas. Identify and Use Your Assets. Gather the Necessary Materials. Match Your Strengths with the Funders' Goals. Foundation Proposals.       13. Parts of a Proposal. Transmittal Letter. Title Page. Abstract. Table of Contents. Purposes, Goals, and Objectives. Timetable. Evaluation. Budget. Checklist. 14. Three Winning Proposals. Prelude. Proposal One: Project ESCAPE. Using the Literature. Proposal Two: The Summer Physics Institute.   Proposal Three: A Million-Vollar Technology Proposal. Summary. 15. Using Technology to Write Grants. Surfing the Internet. Using the Internet to Validate. Sources Available on the Internet. Summary.    16 . Using Writing to Gain a Tenure-Track Position and Tenure. The Rise of Non-Tenure Track Faculty. What the Change in Status of Non Tenure-Track Faculty Means to You. Align Your Grants and Articles with Your Department’s Goals. Action Research. Preparing for the Interview. Final Note.