A number of interesting events for publishing professionals and book lovers are taking place in the Chicago area in the coming weeks. So, if you can tear yourself away from the computer for a little while, check out these events:



October 29

Chicago Women in Publishing "CWIxer"

7 p.m.

The Book Cellar

4736-38 N. Lincoln, Chicago

A chance for new, long-time and prospective members to meet and mingle for an evening of friendly conversation and networking activities. Bring your business cards! RSVP to Darhiana Mateo at membership@cwip.org.



through October 31

Chicago Book Festival continues through the end of the month with a number of events at various locations. Visit www.chipublib.org for information.



November 6

2008 Book and Media Show

6–9 p.m.

Chicago Mart Plaza Hotel

350 West Mart Center Dr., Chicago

Chicago Book Clinic will hold its 57th annual Book & Media Show which honors excellence in the planning, supervision, and execution of the physical and visual aspects of publishing media. The show includes an exhibit of the best publications, an award presentation and a dinner for professionals in the publishing industry. Visit the CBC website to learn more about the event.



November 10-11

Association Publishing 2008: Purpose, Process, and Politics

Marriott Renaissance Chicago Hotel

1 West Wacker Drive, Chicago

The Society of National Association Publishers (SNAP) is holding an annual conference in Chicago. From their website: "The Conference will help you negotiate the wild and wonderful world of association publishing -- the process and the politics that go into it and the purpose behind it. You are sure to leave the conference with practical information to help make your publications better as well as ways to enhance your vision." See the SNAP website for details.



November 11

Independent Writers of Chicago will hold its monthly meeting on November 11. See www.iwoc.org for details.



November 19

CWIP E-Learning Seminar

Learn about this revolutionary form of education that uses a wide spectrum of technologies to educate people in the corporate or academic setting from any distance. Visit www.cwip.org for information.



In Other News ...

Northern Illinois University Press has launched a new fiction imprint, Switchgrass Press. Switchgrass will focus on novels written by, for, and about Midwesterners. For information, visit www.switchgrass.niu.edu/



Publishing Gigs ...

It seems like there's not a lot going on out there job-wise, unfortunately. But there are at least a few opportunities for editors and other publishing professionals:



McGraw-Hill's Wright Group has a couple openings for editors (one in K-2 literacy and one in mathematics). Visit www.mcgraw-hill.com for information.



University of Chicago is looking for matehmatics curriculum writers and developers. Visit the U of C's job search engine: http://www.uchicago.edu/working/, and look for Requisition Number 080677, and 080678



American College of Healthcare Executives is looking for editor-in-chief of Healthcare Executive. Visit www.ache.org for information.



Pearson VUE is looking for a test editor. Visit http://www.vue.com/about/careers/ for information.



A Reminder ...

Chicago is home to a thriving publishing world. It's easy to get caught up in your regular work-a-day world, meeting deadlines, managing projects, getting books published on time. Keep in touch with colleagues in the area by checking out events and sharing news about job openings.