Are you interested in writing for publication and don’t know how to get started? Join editors, editorial board members, and experienced writers from ALA Core division journals and monographs to explore publication opportunities and learn how to position your work to be successful. Panelists will discuss the behind-the-scenes processes that bring book and journal publications to readers worldwide and explain how attendees can get involved as authors of books, articles, or reviews. Attendees will also hear practical takeaways and lessons learned from published article and monograph authors. By highlighting editorial and review procedures, best practices in preparing manuscripts for submission, and open access publishing opportunities, the panelists will empower authors to make the best decisions for their work.