11.6 Writing for publication – Mayes' Midwifery – rebirth of a textbook #midwiferyhour

Mayes' Midwifery is a core text for students in the UK, known and loved for its in-depth approach and its close alignment with curricula and practice in the UK. In this session we meet the two editors, Sue Macdonald and Gail Johnson, of Mayes' Midwifery (just published!) and three of the authors, Lyn Jones, Alicia Burnett and Kylie Watson, who share their journey from initial draft the to the final chapters. What is it really like to be an author? What are the challenges and the rewards? Neil Stewart, CEO, MATFLIX | Maternity and Midwifery Forum Sue Macdonald, Midwifery Consultant and Leading Educationalist; Host, Maternity and Midwifery Festivals and Hour; Editor; Mayes’ Midwifery Gail Johnson, Midwife Educationalist; Editor, Mayes' Midwifery Lyn Jones, Senior Midwifery Lecturer , Anglia Ruskin University Alicia Burnett, Registered Midwife, Tommy's Kylie Watson, Consultant Midwife, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Supported by MATFLIX: ⁠⁠https://matflix.co.uk⁠⁠ Register to watch the next episode LIVE or attend a Maternity & Midwifery Festival: ⁠⁠https://mmf.eventbrite.com⁠⁠ Watch the live stream: ⁠⁠https://facebook.com/midwiferyforum/live