BOOK AND MEDIA REVIEW
Two journals that will enhance your writing skills are listed here. Both journals are unique, but together, they provide a blended resource for authors, editors, and educators. Professional writers must use all the tools at their disposal to prepare for publication of their work. Often, resources established by other disciplines or complementary groups offer a distinctive focus that may help direct a writing project. Nurses who are novice writers, experienced authors, peer reviewers, or editors will find information, new knowledge, and many helpful resources within both journals.
American Medical Writers Association Journal
Editor in Chief
Michael Baker, PhD
American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)
30 West Gude Dr, Ste 525, Rockville, MD 20850
https://www.amwajournal.org/index.php/amwa
The AMWA Journal is included with membership in AMWA (https://www.amwa.org/?__hstc=216892361.1dd8461736ab1df555fa42c0fdf93ea8.16860031).
This digital bimonthly journal is a nationally circulated, peer-reviewed publication that serves as a comprehensive source of information about knowledge, skills, and opportunities in the field of global medical communication. The journal content reflects the interests, concerns, and expertise of medical communicators who write, edit, and develop materials to inform medicine and health. New articles serve to inform, offer inspiration, and provide motivation to enhance medical communication. Topics reflect collaborative and independent writing projects on topics such as
* journal articles and manuscripts for medical and scientific publications;
* continuing education materials for health care professionals;
* regulatory documents for government agencies;
* patient education brochures, news articles, website content, and books for the general public;
* health care policy documents;
* grant proposals for research scientists and institutions; and
* sales training and marketing materials for pharmaceutical, medical device, and other health care products.
The AMWA Journal severs as a communication vehicle for all AMWA resources, including educational webinars, conference proceedings, and resources to improve writing and editing skills.
Nurse Author & Editor
Editor in Chief
Leslie H. Nicoll
Online ISSN: 1750-4910
John Wiley & Sons Ltd
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/17504910
Nurse Author & Editor is the official publication of the International Academy of Nursing Editors. Access to this journal requires no fees or organizational membership.
Readers will find articles that direct the publication process, offering advice on writing quality manuscripts, avoiding rejection, and editing and reviewing tips. Manuscript review techniques are directed to authors, editors, and peer reviewers but provide valuable insights for novice and experienced writers. Each issue has a section containing short articles that update readers on new developments in nursing journals and journal publishing.
Articles are published under unique categories that include Announcements, Authorship, Clinical Authorship, Collaboration, Editor Role, Editorial, Educational Process, Ethical Issues, MythBusters, Nursing History, Peer Review, Point/Counterpoint, Predatory Publishing, Publicity, Publishing, Reporting Research, Social Media, Student Authorship, and Writing Basics.
Publications supported by AMWA and the International Academy of Nursing Editors represent a shared commitment to excellence, ethics, and the advancement of the field of professional publication. Both groups share education and resources to dissemination science toward improved health outcomes. Theses blended resources may help nurses, educators, and leaders make meaningful connections, gain knowledge, share ideas, and solve problems.