A dynamic exploration of academic publication from ideas to print—and beyond. Designed to inspire and demystify, we will guide authors from writing to submission, then peer review and publication to post-publication impact.
The symposium draws on the unique perspectives of researchers/editors and professionals in publication and dissemination, ensuring that attendees leave with practical knowledge on how to navigate the entire publication journey.
Whether you're an early-career researcher or a seasoned clinician unfamiliar with academic publishing, this session will provide invaluable insights and actionable steps to ensure your next paper reaches its full potential, and tips on how to get into clinical publishing for those who would like to sit on the other side of the submission desk.
Learning objectives
In this session you will explore:
- Concept to Manuscript: How to turn an idea into a well-structured manuscript. We will offer strategies for framing your research to attract attention from high impact journals and help on choosing the right journal and understanding your audience
- Navigating the Submission Process: an insider’s look at the technicalities of formatting, cover letters, and negotiating different journal platforms. We will share insights on avoiding common pitfalls and what to expect, and our experiences as clinical editors including routes into clinical publishing
- The Peer Review Experience: We will examine the peer review process from the perspectives of researchers and reviewers. We will share how editors balance these dual roles and offer strategies for responding to reviewer comments
- Amplifying Research Impact: We will conclude by exploring what happens after publication and discuss how researchers can amplify the impact of their work through press releases, infographics, blogs, vlogs, podcasts, social media and the rest.
Speakers
Chair: Professor Sam Chamberlain, Department of Psychiatry, University of Southampton and Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton and Ms Hannah Cole, Royal College of Psychiatrists, London
Dr Judith Harrison, Newcastle University, Newcastle
Ms Anna Munks, Royal College of Psychiatrists, London
Dr Angharad de Cates, Institute for Mental Health, University of Birmingham and Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Partnership Trust, Birmingham
Ms Sarah Maddox, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
Availability
This webinar is part of the Congress webinar 2025 package. If you attended all four days of Congress, you will have access to these as part of your Congress package. Otherwise the Congress webinar 2025 package can be purchased below.
