Overview
"We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master."
—Ernest Hemingway
Finding time to write can be a challenging task for any faculty member, regardless of academic rank. Georgetown provides several resources to help faculty on the journey from rough notes to published work. This section covers:
- The Office of Scholarly Publications
- Recommended Books on Writing
The Office of Scholarly Publications
Carole Sargent, founding Director of Georgetown’s Office of Scholarly Publications, offers a wealth of advice and resources for faculty authors in all stages of the writing process. She has a PhD from the University of Virginia in eighteenth-century English literary history, joined Georgetown’s English Department in 1997, and has published two books with Farrar, Straus & Giroux. Dr. Sargent facilitates high-impact article and book publishing for tenure-track faculty who want to break into the most selective university presses and peer-reviewed academic journals. Use this calendar to schedule an appointment.
Recommended Books on Writing
The following books are recommended by Dr. Sargent and also held in the Library’s collections (although they may be checked out!).
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Advice for New Faculty Members, by Robert Boice. Not solely about writing, but a substantial chunk of the book is devoted to suggestions about the writing process. LAU Stacks LB1778.2 .B63 2000
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The Elements of Story: Field Notes on Nonfiction Writing, by Francis Flaherty. LAU Stacks PN212 .F53 2009
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How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing, by Paul J. Silvia. Second edition (2019) available as an ebook; First edition available in print, LAU Stacks PE1408. S48787 2007
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Professors as Writers: A Self-Help Guide to Productive Writing, also by Robert Boice. LAU Stacks PN151. B65 1990
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Stylish Academic Writing, by Helen Sword. Available online as an e-book (see the catalog record for details).
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Thinking Like Your Editor: How to Write Great Serious Nonfiction-- And Get It Published, by Susan Rabiner. LAU Stacks PN161 .R28 2002
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Writing Your Journal Article in 12 Weeks: A Guide to Academic Publishing Success, by Wendy Laura Belcher. LAU Stacks and LAU Ref Z471 .B45 2009
Publishing Your Research / Writing / Submitting Your Manuscript
Copyright / Publication Process / Promoting Your Work