OCTOBER NATIONAL EVENTS
The Writing Industry News
by
Joy Nord
During October the following events are of important interest to writers, readers and the publishing industry.
National Medical Librarian�s Month. October 1-31. The Medical Library Association created the NMLM observance to raise awareness of the important role provided by the health/science information professionals. More than ever before patients, and those in the health care community, need the specialized services of medical librarians. They offer efficient access to quality print and online medical and health related material within a wide variety of settings. Librarians representing 23 specialty groups and 14 regional chapters of the MLA sponsor numerous events and educational opportunities throughout the month.
National Reading Group Month. October 1-31. The Women�s National Book Association started this month-long event to promote book reading across the nation. This event, which also includes men, is to recognize the importance and educational value of books. Members seek to teach the public about organizing new reading groups as well as to encourage existing groups to plan for the future.
National Self-Promotion Month. October 1-31. This is a perfect time to master the skills of self-promotion. Whether you realize it or not, you promote yourself and/or your ideas every day. Everything from talking your spouse into driving to Sonic to pick up dinner, to convincing your co-workers and boss that you have the next best idea since sliced bread, reflect on how you present yourself and your tactics to achieve your goals.
During this month learn how to toot your own horn and promote
your business (writing career) to the next level of success.
National Book Month. October 1-31. This event, sponsored by the National Book Foundation, invites everyone to embark on the journey of a lifetime. Travel to exotic places, mythical lands, and/or experience adventure beyond imagination. Through an open mind and an open book you can escape into another era altogether without even leaving home.
National Storytelling
Festival. October 5-7.
National Newspaper Week. October 6-13. Since 1940, the Newspaper Association Managers have sponsored and funded National Newspaper Week to emphasize the importance of newspapers to the public. This week-long celebration is an important time for journalist to reflect on their work, and for patrons to show their appreciation toward all newspaper staff
who make the production of their favorite newspaper possible.
National Mystery Series Week. October 7-13. This event celebrates the continual characters for mystery fiction. For more than 100 years the tradition of creating a series has intrigued the writer as well as the reader. Today, series readers can choose from more than 15,000 adult mysteries, which support at least one continuing character.
National Improve Your Home Office Week. October 8-12. Spend this week improving the way you work from home. Find the best place to work, equip your workspace or office with the right technology, and make your home office fit your work style.
National Teen Read
Week. October 14-20. With video games, iPods, television, and sports capturing
more and more of a teenagers lifestyle, the National Library Association
encourages very teen in
First Newspaper Comic Strip Anniversary.
shirt, which make him the �Yellow Kid.� The term �yellow journalism� was coined for newspapers featuring the Kid. However, Outcault�s strip �Buster Brown� brought him celebrity and fortune.