Teachers Writing for Publication: Tips from a Teacher, Author, and Editor
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.
Originally published on April 25, 2008
Louann Reid, a former journal editor and teacher from the Colorado State University Writing Project, gathered resources and advice for other teachers about developing their voice and getting published in a range of professional forums. Created for the Urban Sites Network Conference in 2008, Teachers Writing for Publication offers useful content for writing retreats, and other events/activities related to teachers’ professional writing.
Sections Include:
- Writing for Publication: Ideas and Advice
- Behind the Scenes with Reviewers
- Writing for NCTE’s English Journal
A Dozen Tips:
- Teach with an inquiring mind.
- Keep a teaching log.
- Set writing goals for yourself.
- Maintain a file of ideas for possible articles.
- Form or join a writing group.
- Read journals, especially those you want to write for.
- Consider classroom activities and conference presentations as sources of articles.
- Target the journals for your article, considering readership, acceptance rate, reputation, and your publishing goals.
- Know the readers.
- Write for themed issues.
- Revise and resubmit if invited to do so.
- Learn from rejections; celebrate successes
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