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This
book was 'highly commended' in the 2002 Medical
Journalists Association awards. The judges said it
was 'destined to become a classic'.
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Winning
the publications game (second edition) was been highly
commended in the Basis of Medicine category of the 2001 BMA
Medical Book Competition.
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Books
by Tim Albert
The
A-Z of medical writing (a personal and biased
guide)
London: BMJ Books, 2000. This
book aims to help doctors and other health professionals
with a range of writing problems, from writing patient
information to commissioning book chapters, from overcoming
writer's block to meeting deadlines.
'This is the first book I have commissioned that was
delivered on time' - Mary Banks,
BMJ Books.
What reviewers have said
about this book:
- 'I can recomment this
book to beginners. I would especially recommend it to
heads of departments and senior authors, who should
insist that their novice researcher first read this book
before embarking on their first manuscript. They will
save much time and effort before writing a word.'
Irish Journal of Medical Science
- 'In this superb
book...there are fascinating and invaluable insights into
the creative process. ... For anyone considering dipping
a toe into the literary pool or those who are already out
of their depth, this book is an absolutely invaluable
aid.' - Emergency Medicine Journal
- 'It's fun to read. Enjoy
it.' - GP Writer
- 'Tim Albert's A-Z of
medical writing is one of those books that few people
could write but many will consult.' - European Science
Editing
- 'The novice writinig up
his first paper will benefit greatly from reading it, but
even experienced writers meeting dealines for The
Lancet Oncology are likely to pick up a few nuggets.'
- The Lancet Oncology
- 'So have a beer, think
back on your careers, read The A-Z of Medical
Writing, and see if Albert is not one of the wise
ones in our business.' -
AMWA Journal
- 'This is a great find
and I commend it to you.' - Pharmaceutical
Times
- 'A wealth of useful
advice.' - Health Service Journal
- 'A tonic for frustrated
authors. ...full of tips, advice and humour.' -
Amazon
- 'Buy this
book...Better still, buy two copies: if you only have
one, the chances are that wherever you are when you need
it, the book will be somewhere else. And don't leave it
lying around on your desk - someone will come by, pick it
up, get hooked, and absently mindedly slip it into their
pocket.' - Bulletin of the Royal College of
Pathologists
Buy
this book online
Winning
the publication game (second
edition)
Abingdon: Radcliffe
Medical Press,
2000.
Most books on scientific
writing tell you what the work should look like when it is
finished. They don't tell you how to get there. This book
concentrates on the writing process, and takes the reader
through 10 short steps needed to have a document that stands
a good chance of being published.
This book has been revised, with a new postscript on the
implications of electronic publishing.
What reviewers have said
about this book:
- 'If you have ever
thought of writing a paper but put it off; if you have
ever written a paper but wished you could do it better;
or if you are so complacent as to think you are pretty
good at it already and no way in need of instruction, you
will find this book a good read. Remember, unlike many
manuscripts, this one has been published not once, but
twice.' International Journal of Clinical
Practice
- 'This book is small,
accessible, quick and easy to read...It is undoubtedly an
invaluable asset.' - Journal of the National
Association of Nurses for Contraception and Sexual
Health
- 'And there is no
doubt, Tim Albert is the master of scientific writing.
It's still the book to read.' -
GP Writer
- 'If you have a story of
good science or medicine to tell, this book will make its
writing less painful and perhaps even enjoyable.' -
Bulletin of the Royal College of
Pathologists
- 'This workmanlike book
will comfort and guide you all the way from the blank
sheet to the final copy.' - Health Service
Journal
- 'This is a very
street-wise, practical and helpful book' - The
Lancet
- '...the book excels,
having all the attributes of a cook book...in addition to
being a gripping read' - Journal of the Royal College
of Physicians
- 'This short book is fun
to read, encouraging throughout and positively goads the
reader to set out on the road to become a published
author of a scientific paper' - Family
Practice
- 'An excellent little
book for all those wanting (or needing) to write - its
size belies its value' - Copyright
- 'Possiamo dunque
considerare la presente monografia quale succinto manuale
di retorica. Un incoraggiamento, un atto di fiducia e uno
strumento di lavoro' - Italian Journal of
Medicine
Buy
this book online
To apply for a review copy
of either of Tim Albert's books, e-mail us at
tatraining@compuserve.com.
Include the name of the publication and the name and address
of the person to send the review copy to.
These books can be ordered directly from the BMJ
Bookshop, BMA House, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9JP;
phone: 0207 383 6244. Or access their webpage: www.bmjbookshop.com
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