**Apologies for cross posting**

Commissioning Content: Working effectively with authors and editors
21 September, London

This course considers ways in which to develop and manage a commercially successful academic journal and book programme. Taking delegates step-by-step through the commissioning process, it aims to provide practical advice, relevant tips and techniques to commission and solicit successful content and titles – from market scanning and community development through to proposal management and eventual publication. It also considers appropriate financial forecasting models.

Delegate Comments
"It was useful to hear about strategies and generating leads; this doesn’t seem to be something that is passed on within the industry generally.” Jennifer Barratt,Thomas Telford Ltd

"An excellent overview of the commissioning process with really useful tips and common sense suggestions." Hannah Patrick, Cambridge University Press

"Great course pitched at the perfect level and pace." Thijs v Vlijmen, Springer

Programme

Commissioning – key activities and considerations
Commissioning and soliciting content for existing journal titles
Commissioning a new journal launch title
Commissioning a new book title – from proposal to publication
Preparing a proposal, including market scanning techniques and financial planning
Building effective relationships with authors and editors
List management and development
Relationships with key stakeholders in journals and book publishing
Identifying high-profile authors to target for article content
Influencing skills and change management
Key business issues affecting managing editors and publishers.

Tutors
Mila Steele, SAGE Publishing and Merlin Fox, World Scientific Publishing

More information and to book or email [log in to unmask]

Forthcoming training courses:
NEW Effective Social Media for Scholarly Publishers, 28 Sept, London
Introduction to Journals Publishing, 5 October, Oxford
Understanding eJournal Technology, 12 October, London
Publication Ethics: Fraud and Misconduct, 4 November, London

Don’t forget that if you are unable to attend an open course then we can bring the course to you as in-house training, available to all members worldwide. Contact Amanda Whiting by email [log in to unmask] or tel: +44 (0) 1865 247776.

Melissa Marshall

Training and Admin Coordinator

E: [log in to unmask] T: +44 (0) 1622 871035

W: www.alpsp.org Follow us on Twitter: @alpsp

ALPSP is a Company limited by guarantee and incorporated in England and Wales Registration no: 4081634. Registered Office: Egale 1, 80 St Albans Road, Watford WD17 1DL UK

DISCLAIMER: This email is confidential and intended solely for the use of the person(s) entitled to receive the confidential information it may contain. This email may contain information that is confidential and legally privileged. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of ALPSP. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error please return it to the sender immediately and delete it completely from your computer system.