Chicago Publishing Network celebrates its first anniversary this month. We now have more than 70 members through LinkedIn. Remember, membership is free—the only requirement is that you have to network with your publishing colleagues as much as possible. Networking is especially important in these tough economic times and in this tight publishing climate. Please share news about job opportunities with CPN members and other colleagues. Take some time to attend Chicago-area publishing events to get the pulse of what’s going on in the industry here, meet new people, and discuss topical issues with professional colleagues.



Chicago Publishing Events

It might be cold outside, and the economy might be gloomy, but that’s not keeping Chicagoland publishing from staying active. So don your coat, scarf, hat, and gloves, get yourself out of the house, and check out these upcoming events:



Thursday, February 5

10 a.m.

Sharon Shea Bossard, Finding Your Chicago Irish

Irish American Heritage Center

4626 N. Knox, Chicago

312-337-8445

Support your local publishers! Lake Claremont Press author Sharon Shea Bossard will be signing books and promoting all things Irish at a meeting sponsored by the Chicago Irish Immigrant Support Group’s Active Retired Club. Refreshments will be served. For information, visit http://www.ci-is.com.



Tuesday, February 10

5 p.m.

National-Louis University

122 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago

Room 5008

Independent Writers of Chicago will hold its monthly meeting February 10. Networking with snacks and beverages begins at 5 p.m., followed by the business meeting and the program at 6 p.m. The meeting is free for all IWOC members. Nonmembers pay $15. Plan to stay for a buy-your-own dinner at a nearby restaurant afterwards, where we’ll continue our networking over dinner. See you there! For information, visit www.iwoc.org.



Wednesday, February 11–Saturday, February 14

2009 Association of Writers and Writing Programs Annual Conference

Hilton Chicago

720 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago

Registration is closed for this event, but there are a number of off-shoot events taking place during the AWP annual conference. Visit http://www.awpwriter.org/conference/2009offsite.php#tuesday for information.



Wednesday, February 18

6–8:30 p.m.

Food Publishing

Chicago Women in Publishing is hosting a seminar about food and publishing and publishing about food. What’s not to love about that combo? For information, visit http://www.cwip.org.



Thursday, February 19

7 p.m.

Marilyn Pocius, A Cook’s Guide to Chicago

Vernon Area Public Library District

300 Olde Half Day Rd.

Lincolnshire, IL

847-634-3650

Support your local publishers! Support your area libraries! Marilyn Pocius, author of A Cook’s Guide to Chicago (Lake Claremont Press), will share her culinary finds, her tips and, of course, some samples.



Tuesday, February 24

7 p.m.

1701 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago

The Bucktown Writers’ Group meets to critique each other’s work. All writers are welcome. Bring up to five double-spaced pages and copies for others to read. For information, visit http://www.chipublib.org/events/details/id/18987/.



Chicago Publishing Network couldn’t be happier to share news about publishing events taking place in Chicagoland. Send us information about your event at cpn @ bibliobibuli.com, and we’ll try to post it in a timely manner.



Chicago Publishing Gigs

Things are a little quiet out there in publishing land, but there are some openings. Be sure to check out publisher websites for current information and instructions for applying. If you know of any publishing jobs out there, contact us at cpn @ bibliobibuli.com, and we’ll spread the word.



Northwestern University Press seeks an experienced Senior Project Editor to oversee 20-25 titles per year through the editorial process, from raw manuscript to bound book. Duties include preparing manuscript files for online editing; hiring and reviewing the work of freelance copy editors, proofreaders, and indexers; working with authors in the review of edited manuscripts and proof; preparing manuscripts for design and production; checking all stages of proof and bluelines; copyediting miscellaneous materials, including forewords and introductions, indexes, and marketing copy; and supervising student employees. For information and to apply, visit http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/careers.



Sourcebooks, a leading, innovative, independent book publisher in the western suburbs of Chicago seeks an experienced children’s book Acquisitions Editor to work in their Naperville, Illinois, or New York office. The Acquisitions Editor will be responsible for acquiring, developing, and editing children’s, juvenile, and YA book projects that both enhance and expand our current publishing program. For information, visit http://www.sourcebooks.com.



The Society of Critical Care Medicine is looking for an editorial assistant for their book group. This position assists two managing editors with the project flow for medical book publications (MCCKAP Exam, Fundamental Disaster Management, Fundamental Critical Care Support, Critical Care Refresher books, etc.) and assists in the preparation of materials for publication and completes post-publication activities. SCCM is based in Mount Prospect. For information, visit http://www.sccm.org/AboutSCCM/SCCM_Career_Opportunities/Pages/default.aspx.