LAST FEW PLACES REMAINING!
NEW FOR 2009!
Places still available but please note that this course is booking up fast:
Commissioning Book and Journal Content
Wednesday 25 November 2009, London
Overview:
This course considers ways in which to develop and manage a commercially successful
book list and academic journal launch programme. Taking delegates step-by-step
through the commissioning process, it aims to provide practical advice and relevant
tips and techniques to commission successful content and titles - from market scanning
through to proposal management and eventual publication. It also considers appropriate
financial forecasting models. A case study will be circulated to delegates ahead of
the course and will be used to scenario plan throughout the day.
Programme:
* Commissioning - key activities and considerations
* Commissioning a new book title - from proposal to publication
* Commissioning a new journal launch title
* Preparing a proposal, including market scanning techniques and financial
planning
* Contract management
* Building effective relationships with authors and editors
* List management and development
Who should attend:
The course is aimed at commissioning editors and managing editors involved in a new
launch programme or book list commissioning with 1-2 years' experience. Staff newly
appointed to this position will also benefit.
Further information at: http://www.alpsp.org/ngen_public/article.asp?aid=33206
Autumn courses for 2009:
Journal Development -
http://www.alpsp.org/ngen_public/article.asp?id=&did=47&aid=28870&st=&oaid=-1
<http://www.alpsp.org/ngen_public/article.asp?id=&did=47&aid=28870&st=&oaid=-1>
Courses for 2010 will be on our web site shortly at: www.alpsp-training.org
<http://www.alpsp-training.org/>
Barbara Holmes
Training Administrator
Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers
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Tel: +44 (0) 1993 772 727
ALPSP Web Site: www.alpsp.org <http://www.alpsp.org/>
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