Teachers Writing for Publication: Tips from a Teacher, Author, and Editor

By Louann Reid

Summary:
Written by a former journal editor, this article provides advice about developing teacher voice and in-depth information about getting published in a range of professional forums. The piece offers useful content for writing retreats, and other events/activities related to teachers' professional writing.

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Dream, Imagine, Plan

What do you want to write about? Or, if you are responding to a Call for Manuscripts (CFM), what aspect of the call will you address? (subject)

Who is your intended audience? (audience)

What do you want the readers to know, learn, or understand as a result of reading your article? (purpose)

List your likely main points or main sections. If you typically outline, go ahead and do a rough outline. (development)

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