Even if you're not yet confident about your experience, ideas, or writing skills, more than likely, you're ready to consider publishing. This practical guide will supply the encouragement and direction for you to effectively write and start publishing, which will likely boost your career. It explains the difference between traditional and self-publishing; supplies advice on picking and working successfully with a publisher; and discusses on copyright, open access publishing, and contract signing. Geared to all librarians, it also includes information specifically for librarians on the tenure track and those who wish to experiment with new media. It supplies templates for various types of communication, such as a letters, emails and memos; a news release, newsletter, or feature story; conference proceedings, peer-reviewed articles, technical manuals or brochures; proposals for a book or journal articles; and how to turn your master's thesis or doctoral thesis into a published work.