The Medical Library runs monthly training sessions on dissemination of your research. These are as follows:

• Writing for Publication (link opens in new window)
• Creating a Conference Poster (link opens in new window)
• How to Write a Systematic Review Protocol (link opens in new window)

These courses are aimed at medical students, researchers, and healthcare professionals, but all University of Cambridge staff and students are welcome. Book your place on these courses with your Raven login.

Here are some tools to help with the writing process:

• Authorea (link opens in new window) — online collaborative writing tool
• Overleaf (link opens in new window) — online collaborative writing tool
• Pomodoro Method (link opens in new window)— a time-management technique to help keep you motivated if you dislike writing
• Biomed Central (link opens in new window) — comprehensive guide to all stages of the writing and publication process
• Elizabeth Gadd's post-publication concerns (link opens in new window) — things to be aware of after your article has been published

The Medical Library also offers a training session on writing for publication (link opens in new window).

The NHS Learning Academy has created an FAQ guide to writing for publication (link opens in new tab). It aims to answer questions and signpost resources. The questions focus on four areas

• Step 1: Planning FAQs
• Step 2: Writing your article FAQs
• Step 3: In review FAQs
• Step 4: Post publication FAQs

Eleanor and Veronica from the Medical Library have published a peer-reviewed journal article on structure, form, content, and journal selection when writing for publication:

Phillips, V., and Barker, E. Writing for publication: structure, form, content, and journal selection (link opens in new window). Journal of Perioperative Practice (2021); 31 (6), 230-233.