Penny Freedman

The Book Manuscript Submission Portal Celebrates its First Year

During Springer’s 175th anniversary celebration in 2017 we launched the Book Manuscript Portal for authors and editors of all Springer Nature imprints, making it easier than ever to submit your work online. By the end of the year we’ve received almost 1,000 manuscripts. How do I get set-up using the manuscript submission tool? When your book manuscript is ready to be published, you will receive an email from your publishing editor with a URL that directs you right to the submission portal. What formats should I use for my upload? Any file format can be uploaded. In the past book … Read more…

Publishing Advice for the New Scholar

This advice from former Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory  provides some valuable insight from a seasoned journal editor for new scholars embarking on a long and successful publishing career. By: James Skibo Intimidating might be the feeling for young and new scholars who are looking to publish in national and international journals. The pressure to “publish or perish” in a recognized publication can cause scholars to make mistakes.   “I’ve seen a lot of first-time submissions, and there are simple rules you can follow to make sure your paper is not cast aside right away,” said Distinguished Professor … Read more…

Researching February’s News with SharedIt

Interested in learning more about the facts behind the stories you read from the media? Each month we’re pulling some of the major headlines from the news, and pairing them with research articles related to the topic. With the power of SharedIt, you’ll be able to read full journal articles and share them with others! The drought in Cape Town, South Africa has worsened, resulting in a limit of 50 liters per day of water. Learn more about the phenomenon in the region in Dimensions of drought: South African case studies from GeoJournal. Elon Musk’s company, SpaceX, launched the most … Read more…

Hear About the Publishing Experience From Springer Nature Authors

Choosing a publisher is one of the biggest decisions you will make in your publishing career. There are a number of benefits when choosing Springer Nature, which we’ve outlined in many of our Service Spotlight posts and beyond. But, often, the best proof is in the reviews. We asked journal and book authors to tell us about their experiences publishing with us. Here’s what they had to say. We asked our book authors to tell us more about their experience publishing with us: For more information on one of our key book author perks, read these posts on Bookmetrix.   Hear … Read more…

Service Spotlight: The Springer Nature Author Affiliate Program

An overview Earn commission on your Springer Nature publications through your own website, blog, or social network! All you need to do is sign-up for the Springer Nature Author Affiliate Program. If accepted, you simply post a unique tracking link. Whenever someone clicks on it and then purchases your book, you earn a cash commission. What does it mean exactly to be an affiliate? An affiliate is essentially an advertising partner for a business. In this case the tracking link you receive serves as the advertisement that brings customers to our website to purchase your book. Where does the link get … Read more…

Sharing Your Research With Your Social Network

When your research is published and ready for sharing, tackling the best way to share it on social media may seem daunting. If you only frequent social media for personal use, you may feel uncomfortable putting your work out there for all to see. If you’re already using social media to highlight your research, you may worry about crossing the line into being too overly promotional and intrusive. We’ve compiled this simple plan to get you started with sharing your research on social media. A few key pointers to keep in mind: Your journal article’s SharedIt link makes it possible … Read more…

Researching January’s News with SharedIt

Interested in learning more about the facts behind the stories you read from the media? Each month we’re pulling some of the major headlines from the news, and pairing them with research articles related to the topic. With the power of SharedIt, you’ll be able to read full journal articles and share them with others! Disagreements on DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) led to a government shutdown in the United States this month. Learn more about the effects of DACA in Schooling and labor market effects of temporary authorization: evidence from DACA from the Journal of Population Economics. This month … Read more…

Service Spotlight: MySpringer/MyPalgrave

We’re starting the year with a service spotlight on one of our key services for authors, MySpringer and MyPalgrave. An Overview A MySpringer/MyPalgrave account offers direct access to your author account. From there you can download your free personal eBook copy, access your 40% author discount, track your publications, and find various other services periodically. Using the MyPublication tool, your account will update on where your books and/or journal articles are in the publication process. Update your e-mail preferences so that you are informed of the latest status changes, as well as the most recent journal issue, book, or series … Read more…

2017’s Source Highlights

Thank you for being a reader in 2017! As we embark on a new year we’re excited to bring more engaging content and a fresh look that represents our Springer Nature family of brands. Before we kick off the new year, we’re sharing the must-read posts of the year based on our readers that you should be sure to check out if you’ve missed them. The most read post this year was Researching September’s News With SharedIt, featuring a round-up of the month’s top headlines paired with research articles that provide more information on the topic. Thanks to SharedIt all … Read more…

Productivity for Researchers: 9 Brilliant Tips

With the holidays upon us it can be difficult to bunker down and focus on work. Get set for a productive ending to your year, and an even better 2018 with these useful tips. By Stacy Konkiel At Altmetric, we provide actionable insights into the online engagement surrounding published research. In early 2017 we asked researchers to share their favorite productivity tips and tricks for tackling their to-do lists, in the hope picking up some ideas ourselves and sharing their wisdom with the wider community. Here are some of their top recommendations. 1. Use a task manager There are many … Read more…