Informal discussion continued. Robert Johnson, acting as President of the GSA, suggested that he contact Dean McBride and ask him to come speak with the GSA next week regarding the Graduate Program and the Strategic Plan. Those who were still present agreed that this was a good idea. Robert Johnson opened the meeting with two items of business. Have an idea for work after finishing your dissertation.
Publication comes out of ideas, curiosity, and drive.
In chunks as articles. You should decide which route you want to go before trying to publish because once an article is published it is unlikely that a publishing company will be interested in duplicating the idea in a book. It takes drive, discipline, and perseverance. Editors are people too. Robert asked that people interested in nominating someone for the GSA faculty award let a member of the Coordinating Council know.