Want to write for publication but intimidated by the process?

Want to write for publication but intimidated by the process?

“Nurses are involved in every aspect of patient care, so their insights could vastly improve health care. That’s why knowing how to write about their experiences is key to change,” says Cynthia L. (Cindy) Saver, RN, MS, veteran nursing author and editor of a new book, Anatomy of Writing for Publication for Nurses, published by the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI). Saver brings together 15 of nursing’s top writing experts to answer the most common questions asked by nurses who are interested in writing but intimidated by the publishing process. The 256-page book, which covers topics ranging from peer review and online submission to mind-mapping and social media, includes a foreword by Diana Mason, PhD, RN, FAAN, editor-in-chief emeritus, American Journal of Nursing. “Communication is defined as a process by which we assign and convey meaning in an attempt to create shared understanding,” Saver says. “By learning how to write clearly and effectively, nurses can share their knowledge with policymakers, journalists, hospital administrators, nursing educators and the general public, which will benefit everyone.” “If you are looking for a comprehensive text on writing for publication, from A to Z, look no further,” says Tim Porter-O’Grady, DM, EdD, ScD(h), senior partner of Tim Porter-O’Grady Associates Inc. “Anatomy of Writing for Publication is a great contribution to all nurses, from novices to scholars,” observes Pam Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, editor-in-chief, American Nurse Today. Cindy Saver Saver, former book acquisitions editor for STTI, is president of CLS Development Inc., an editorial consulting firm. A nurse for more than 30 years, she has spent the last 20 as a writer, editor, speaker and nursing publications executive. Saver has written for Nursing Management, Nursing Spectrum, American Nurse Today, AORN Journal, OR Manager and the American Journal of Nursing, to name a few. Her writing experience includes a 10-part series for the AORN Journal, research reports, case studies, interviews, clinical articles and continuing education modules. STTI has also just published Take Charge of Your Nursing Career by Lois S. Marshall, PhD, RN, which includes advice on pursuing potential career options. Both books are available at www.nursingknowledge.org/ STTIbooks.