A,B, & Cs of Author Partnering

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Synopsis

The award-winning book, the "A, B, & Cs of Author Partnering," guides you through the process of creating a partnership, establishing a productive work environment, and producing the work of fiction, non-fiction, or a journal article. Authoring a book or article with a writing partner can take the sting and isolation out of a solo writing project. Alignment (A) is the foundational component that explores the what and why of the partnership and its targeted product. Balance (B) focuses on the need for author partners to respect their work-life responsibilities and ensure this critical element is incorporated into their production process. The seven Cs include Commitment, Contract, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Commerce, Creativity, and Call to Action. The included workbook provides activities to help partners craft their strategies and maximize their collaborative efforts. The "A, B, & Cs of Author Partnering" presents a meaningful sequence of topics that can be read cover to cover or selectively to meet specific needs. Working collaboratively brings a diversity of strengths and skills to the project. As a team, partners provide a broader platform to address the variety of tasks involved in writing, publishing, and marketing. Their commitment to one another and to the project keeps them focused on their work while enjoying the process and celebrating accomplishments throughout the writing journey.

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Author Biography

Joy Don Baker & Terri Goodman, nursing students in the ‘70s like the fictional characters in their Nurseketeers series, are both writers in professional nursing literature. They met in the ‘80s and have remained friends for years. As co-authors, their mission is to share enjoyment, writing, and learning through meaningful stories about diverse nursing characters. Both are well-established leaders in perioperative nursing. Dr. Baker teaches at the University of Texas at Arlington and served as the editor-in-chief of AORN Journal. Dr. Goodman is an entrepreneur and an approved provider of continuing education as the principal at Terri Goodman & Associates. Baker & Goodman have produced the award-winning book A, B, & Cs of Author Partnering, the definitive how-to guide that leads readers through creating a partnership, establishing a productive work environment, and producing a work of fiction, non-fiction, or journal article.

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Author Insight

Creativity: Ethical and Authentic

We think of creativity as a flash of inspiration or a clever bit of design. However, the most enduring creative work, the truly creative contributions, are supported by two pillars: ethics and authenticity. Ethics forms the structural integrity of the creative process, and authenticity provides substance. Today, in an environment saturated with AI-generated content and trend-chasing algorithms, the human element, the messy truth of personal experience, underlies our most valuable contributions. When we create authentically, we offer the world a perspective that cannot be duplicated; a perspective that resonates on a human-to-human level.

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A,B, & Cs of Author Partnering

While exercising creativity, authors must be true to ethical values. Ethics means doing the right thing, yet there can be more than one right way of doing anything. Ethical behavior among the partners is straightforward; but, ethics in writing can be easy to describe, but harder to implement. Greenberg 130 points out that laws governing defamation, libel, harassment, and hate speech demonstrate that words can be hurtful and damaging. Authoring involves responsibility and choice. Authors must establish acceptable limits and weigh the effect of their words on the reader. They must avoid prejudice related to what people are unable to change while exploring the reality of individuals and their behavior without prejudice.

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A,B, & Cs of Author Partnering

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Author Biography

Author Insight

Creativity: Ethical and Authentic

Book Excerpt

A,B, & Cs of Author Partnering

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