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***apologies for cross posting*** We have 4 places remaining on the following course: Introduction to Journals Publishing, October 10th, London Delegate comments: Very well laid out and explained, seemed very up--to-date. Learnt more than expected, Elizabeth Hatton, Portland Press Course material - very clear, well laid out, broken into bite size pieces, Kirsten Robertson, Taylor and Francis Course Tutors Caroline Black: Editorial Director, Blackwell Publishing Ltd Amanda Wilson: Associate Sales & Marketing Director, Blackwell Publishing Ltd Overview This is an introductory course covering all aspects of journals publishing for those who are at the beginning of their careers. It covers everything from peer review to online delivery, and provides delegates with a clear understanding of how all the elements in this fast-moving area fit together. Programme The editor and editorial office Production editing Marketing Distribution Finance Subscription management Online hosting, pay-per-view Current and future developments in journal publishing Learning Objectives - by the end of the course delegates will be able to Understand the role of the editor and editorial office; know what happens to a paper after acceptance; understand how journal finances work; know about the subscription cycle, subscription agents and customer service; appreciate what goes into a journal marketing plan and how it is executed; and have awareness of some of the threats and opportunities in the future for journal publishers. Who should attend? All those new to journals publishing, working in production, editorial, marketing or subscriptions; also those who have been out of this area for several years and are seeking a refresher course. For further information and an online booking form go to: http://www.alpsp.org/training/0603IJP.htm Amanda Whiting, Training Coordinator, Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers email: [log in to unmask], www.alpsp-training.org