Publish or Perish: Writing My First Journal Article in 12 Weeks - Introduction

Ok.  So I didn't post my dissertation journey here.  My Bad.  It was arduous, difficult, challenging and fun as all get out!!!!!!!! Would I do it again?  Oh heck yeah!  In fact, I just might do it again.  If my Bishop can do it, so can I! Where am I now?  I am at the "jumping off point" of finalizing my dissertation and completing my Final Oral Review (which is November 10 at 3pm, BTW).  Such an exciting time for me, but three things are sitting on the porch across the street and staring at me:  Publishing, getting a teaching gig, and finding a place to do post-doc work.

Publish or Perish!!!!
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Thankfully I had an auspicious moment by finding this cool website that gives me a smattering of hope.  Like Ellie Mackin, I will take the challenge to write my very first Journal Article by January, 2015!  I will purchase the booklet and go along with Elle's writings - and write up EVERYTHING right here on My Auspicious Moments.  So follow me into the world of Journal Publishing step-by-step!

The book is sold at Amazon for $55.35.  A bit pricey but hopefully worth it!  I read from Ellie that the book works best with a group of like-minded folks.  Maybe I can start a sort of "salon" of supporters!  I think such support is more than necessary to secure and locate "your people."  All those dudes at the University of Chicago School of Sociology  back in the 20s and 30s got together and changed the way we think about people and interaction.  I'd like to do the same, if only to meet biannually.  Perhaps I can make a Junto of sorts!  At any rate, hers starts my journey.  Like Madame Curie, I'd like to see just how far I can go in my lifetime.