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Northwell/SOM_Getting Published: Being an Author

Start Your Author Reputation Off Right!

What is Your Scholarly Author Reputation?

  • It’s the concept you have not given nearly as much attention to as you have given your manuscript.
  • First impressions matter.  From your very first published poster, presentation, or manuscript, you are building your reputation.
  • You will carry your reputation as an author for a lifetime, no matter where you work, even if you only publish early in your career.

       This LibGuide will assist you in making sure that you take the steps to create a sterling reputation as an author, right from the start.  Follow the steps below to protect your scholarly author reputation before your first piece is published.

Step One: Create Your Author Profile

Step Four: Learn More About Altmetrics

Step Two: Create Your ORCID ID

Step Five: Read More and Write More

Step Three: Prepare Your Reputation to Grow & Thrive

Step Six: Prepare Your Manuscript

Step Seven: Find the Right Fit for Your Manuscript

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