Publication Club formed after Dr. Patrick Moser received feedback from students who wanted more opportunities to publish their writing. The first meeting was on Sept. 4, and now the club meets every other Thursday. The next meeting is Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. in 214 Olin. They welcome everyone, so just attend a meeting to join.

Their mission focuses on providing support and encouragement to students interested in publishing their work off campus.

“PubClub will help Drury by giving students helpful information about the professional field of publishing. Writing is an art, but publishing is a business. It’s helpful to understand the difference
if you’re interested in having a public audience for your writing,” Moser explained.

He sees a bright future for PubClub. Moser wants to expose students to the field of publishing beyond opportunities at Drury.

“I also see PubClub as a platform for Drury students to share their stories with communities off campus. We have plans to bring in writers, agents and editors who can help us understand the
competitive and rewarding world of writing and publishing,” he said.

For Moser, his passion for PubClub comes from personal experiences writing and publishing.

“I’ve published in a range of fields: academic articles, travel writing, books on sports, short stories and essays. It’s always fun to have your work published, and I like helping students understand the many possibilities in the publishing field,” he said.

PubClub is more than just an activity to Moser. It is a way to connect with students and give them opportunities to learn about publishing, advance their writing and expose them to new ideas.

“I look forward to every meeting because we get to talk about and share our writing with one another. Students in the PubClub are dedicated to the creative side of writing and the professional
side of publishing. It’s the best of both worlds,” he said.

Written by Kelli Volonte.