To know Where can Students Publish their Work…..Read on this article….!
Publishing is the act of making public, revealing, and divulging one’s work. For authors, it is a multi-stage process that includes editing, proofreading, printing, marketing, and advertising or publicity. From traditional forms of publishing to current methods, publishing has been seen through many phases of human civilization. As a student, I have often searched for effective tools for publishing my researched work at either free or cost-friendly prices.
Where can Students Publish their Work?
Through my research, I have discovered there are various ways students can publish their works through different platforms like:
- Student newspapers
- Literary magazines
- Academic and research journals
- Essay contests
- Blogs
- Local newspapers etc.
What To Consider Before Picking A Journal?
Almost anything can get published, including videos, images, letters, etc. While searching for where to publish, it’s essential to consider the journals:
- Impact Factor: for beginners, journals with a low impact factor should be considered.
- Article type: it’s essential to know the type of articles the journal accepts.
- Accessible: it’s also essential to ensure publishing in that journal is free.
From subsequent research over the months, I have been drawn to a lot of blogs, and vlogs that discuss publishing on Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing), with catchy captions like ‘how to self-publish on Amazon” and “how to publish a book on Amazon in ten minutes.’ As a student or writer, publishing helps you gain and establish recognition in your field, it also provides a research channel for other students or writers in your field of study or work.
Various Platforms to Publish
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing
This is a self-publishing platform, writers and even non-writers use in reaching millions of readers, In my search for publishing platforms, this is one of the most talked-about that I came across.
After logging on to kdp.amazon.com and creating an account, I clicked on adding a new kindle book, and a form requesting the title and subtitle of the book came up for me to fill, knowing the social media age we leave in and how quick it is for viewers to lose interest it is important to keep the title short, catchy and also intriguing to the mind of the viewer.
Publishing on Amazon KDP is also cost-effective as you get a good percentage of your royalties, you get to self-publish ebooks and paperbacks for free and you can also reach millions of readers all around the globe.
WordPress
My research on where students can publish their work also aided my discovery of publishing websites like WordPress, as a student publishing your research on your blog post is a means to getting your body of work recognized. After logging in on the WordPress site you will be exposed to various free tools for editing your article before publishing. WordPress is a popular site amongst students and anyone willing to get their articles or research published.
Wix
This is another blog website like WordPress.even though many consider WordPress a better option, publishing on Wix has also proven to be cost-effective and user friendly to writers, with free and accessible tools for editing, publishing on Wix is free but for more editing and user-friendly tools, there is an option to upgrade to a premium account.
Hashnode
As a student interested in technology, and all “techies” interested in publishing their research or work, Hashnode is a great platform and space to get your article out there, you get to start your blogging website for free and share your research with other people in tech like developers and tech engineers, although the topics written about are not necessarily all about tech, you can choose to write on any topic and get it published on hashnode.
It is also free to open a hashnode account making it a student-friendly platform. As a student myself and one interested in technical writing, I have found the platform and tools available user-friendly and beneficial.
Medium
Medium is another platform for students, technical writers, and anyone looking to publish an article. Publishing on medium is free, and worth it, with so many fascinating features available on the editor, medium is an interesting platform to work on. With the presence of features like “drafts,” your work saves as you write, making it friendly and effective for use.
Dev. to
This is an educative and interactive platform for tech students and writers, with over eight hundred thousand developers and tech achievers, this website is great for publishing tech articles and research work.
Conclusion
Publishing can be strenuous and arduous, but with the right platforms and websites, it can be made easier for students to publish and also have ownership over their research or body of work. With great and effective management tools for editing and writing, the current forms of publishing are easier and faster than the traditional methods of publishing
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why do students need to publish their work?
As a student publishing would be a great addition to your CV, it also helps in establishing your reputation in your field as a medical student, law student, etc.
- Where can medical students publish their work?
There are various journals available for medical students to publish their body of work. These journals include:
- American Medical student research journal.
- The Einstein Journal of biology and medicine.
- DynaMed resident focus.
- Cooper Rowan Medical Journal.
- International Journal of medical students.
3) Are there Free journals for nursing students?
Yes, there are also journals to get published for nurses, these include:
- Central European Journal of Nursing and Midwifery.
- British Journal of Nursing, etc.
4) Where can I publish as a law student?
As a law student, there is also an availability of journals to get your article and research published and these include:
- The city law review
- The student lawyer
- Cambridge law review
- The Oxford University undergraduate law journal.
- King’s student law review.etc
