How to be a successful journal editor - short course
Editors are expected to not only accredit good content, but to take an active role in managing, developing and promoting their publication in both print and online. To be successful takes not only excellent academic knowledge and judgement, but also understanding of how to maximise the potential of a journal.
This course is designed to allow editors the space to meet peers and discuss successful techniques for developing their journal – meeting the needs of authors, readers, their publishers and the public (industry, professions, research, etc.).
The course has been adapted from the successful medical editors course, and is run as both public and in-house courses (for a group of journals or the Editorial Board of one journal). The course is endorsed by the European Association of Science Editors (EASE) and has been run for their members in Poland.
Programme
Who should attend
What form does the course take
Dates, cost, venue and registration
Programme
1. Editors & the world of publishing
- understanding the fast-changing world of medical journals, building strategies for dealing with owners and publishers, getting to the heart of what being an editor means.
- View a sample presentation and a
sample exercise - note that both of these have been taken from the medical editors course and will be adapted for non-medical journals.
2. Enhancing readership
- choosing the 'right' balance of contents, using design to influence readership, improving the likelihood of text being read and understood.
3. Attracting good quality authors
- setting up smooth production and reviewing systems, improving strategies to deal with authors and attract good authors.
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Who should (and should not) attend
This course is most suitable for those in the early stages of their careers as an editor, and those wishing to meet others performing the same role in other publications.
The course is not aimed at meeting the needs of those looking for training on writing articles for publication, technical editing or peer review/critical appraisal.
What form does the course take
The course concentrates on group and practical work rather than formal lectures and active participation is encouraged. Participants are provided with a course folder with extensive notes and background reading for use after the
event.
