At The Gathering, we know that you have information to impart and thoughts to share, so we welcome submissions of all shapes and sizes. Whether you have written a long and detailed report of an interesting conservation treatment or a short and lively opinion piece about current events in the conservation world, we want to publish it. Submissions related to treatments and techniques should naturally focus on books and paper (or related materials), but other posts could address the conservation and cultural heritage profession at large. The basic rule to keep in mind is that articles should be relevant for your fellow book and paper conservators.
Making a submission
Please take a look at our submission guidelines for information on what you need to include. You can send us your article via email at info@thebookandpapergathering.org. If you have not written anything yet but want to kick around some ideas, just drop us a line to let us know what you have in mind. We’re happy to offer feedback.
We are currently accepting articles in the following categories:
Conservation Reports/Conservation Techniques: Practical projects, techniques and experiments can be discussed here – all career stages and levels of ability are welcome. A treatment doesn’t need to be highly technical or avant-garde to make an interesting article.
Event Reviews: Have you recently attended a conservation/heritage-related conference, workshop or course? We’d love to hear about it.
My Favourite Tool: Share your favourite tools with your fellow conservators, from tried and tested classics to creative adaptations to DIY solutions for a specific problem. Photos or step-by-steps are welcome.
Under Raking Light: A written interview that shines a light on colleagues across the conservation world, their work and experiences. Interested in being featured? Email info@thebookandpapergathering to find out more.
Cabinet of Curiosities: Weird and wonderful items from around the world of conservation and cultural heritage.
Please note that the current list of categories on the site will be subject to review later this year.
Editing
Articles are reviewed by our friendly editorial and peer-reviewing team, who will work with you on content, clarity and grammar, as well as on any issues related to images and layout. You will have the opportunity to preview and approve the final version before it is published.
If English is not your first language, do not fear! The articles on our site are written by authors with varying levels of English proficiency, and we are more than happy to work with you.
Sound easy enough? We certainly hope so, and we hope to hear from you soon. Now get writing!
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