title: Do you want to be an author? Ten steps for successful writing.
abstract: At some point in our lives, we often envision ourselves in other roles. Being an author is usually a fleeting thought. Nurses have the opportunity to share their professional expertise, the latest research information, or stories of human kindness and compassion. You may often intend to write, but lose the motivation when you think that you are not really capable. Although you may never attain the level of Shakespeare, James Joyce, or Mark Twain, you can still have the satisfaction of seeing your article in print. All it takes is a little organization. This article provides an overview of 10 steps to help you get started with writing. These simple key points may not get you the Pulitzer prize, but they can get you started on a new hobby and facilitate important contributions to our nursing discipline through the written word.
authors.affiliation: Valley Hospital, 223 North Van Dien Street, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, USA. dcbarnie@rcn.com
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Barnie
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009726:Nurses / Q000523:psychology*; D010934:Planning Techniques; D011643:Publishing / Q000592:standards*; D017748:Time Management; D014956:Writing / Q000592:standards*