Research and Professional Development 5 - Writing a Book to Share Your Expertise and Your Joy in Your Work
Saturday, November 18, 2023
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM PST
Location: Hoh (601), Level 6
Earn 2 Credit
Keywords: Dissemination, Professional Development, Publishing Level of Familiarity: Basic to Moderate Recommended Readings: Grant, A.M. (2019). Writing a book for real people: On giving the psychology of giving away. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 14(1) 91–95., Katz, D.L. (2022). Don’t judge a book by its cover: A case study and comparative analysis of popular vs. academy psychology books. Journal of Scientific Exploration, 36, 233-250., Reiss, S. (2012). Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Teaching of Psychology, 39, 152-156., ,
President/CEO Atlanta Insomnia & Behavioral Health Services, P.C. Decatur, Georgia
Unless one or more popular press outlets reports on a particular academic research study, those results and their potential benefits are unlikely to reach those who need it most, namely full-time clinicians and their clients. A published non-academic manuscript can establish a researcher's expertise in a broader sphere and serve as a powerful calling card to popular audiences and industry leaders. Many mental health practitioners have a book idea – or several – but don’t know how to start. Or perhaps they have a draft, but the twists and turns of the publishing world seem overwhelming. In this workshop, traditionally and independently published author Anne Bartolucci, Ph.D., D.B.S.M. will share her extensive knowledge of the writing process, cognitive-behavioral principles to overcome normal resistance and self-doubt, and the increasing number of publishing options. During this seminar, participants will complete written and experiential exercises, so by the end, they’ll start solidifying their ideas, narrowing their target audiences, and choosing their processes.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the session, the learner will be able to:
Generate and narrow down a book topic idea and how to position it for success even before starting to write.
Evaluate the challenges associated with the writing process and name cognitive-behavioral based strategies to address these challenges.
Describe the different publishing paths and the basics of book marketing, which all authors have to do whether they’re traditionally or independently published.