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Course Description

This course focuses on the general trajectory of book publication from the launch of the book on, specifically the role of editor in the modern iterations of publishing. It covers the entire process, from a book being sold into the market to release, PR and marketing as well as how an editor helps build an author’s career. We also focus on how the job of an editor looks different in different types of publishing—big five, small press, University press, etc. We also cover some of the history of publishing and how it has changed recently. 

Course Outline

Learn how publishers launch a new book and what roles the book’s editor plays in its success from that point forward.

Course Outline

What you can learn:

  • Identify milestones in the publication process, including marketing and PR
  • Learn how editors can help shape an author’s career
  • Understand how editorial roles change among publishing houses of different sizes
  • Explore the history of publishing and how the industry continues to evolve

Prerequisites

WRITING X 452.1 Editorial Management I: Acquisition to Publication, or departmental approval. WRITING X 452.1 Editorial Management I: Acquisition to Publication, or department approval.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Editorial Management II: Publication and Beyond
Type
Online
Days
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Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Jul 09, 2024 to Sep 10, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • Remote Classroom
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (3 units) $720.00 Click here to get more information
Available for Credit
3 units
Refund Request Deadline
Jul 23, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 23, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 24, 2024 to Sep 10, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.

Section Materials
  • Book (Mandatory) The Poets and Writers Complete Guide to Being A Writer by Kevin Larimer and Mary Gannon © 2020 Simon & Schuster ISBN 978-1982123079
  • Book (Mandatory) The Business of Being a Writer © 2018 University of Chicago Press 1st edition ISBN 978-0226393162
  • (Mandatory)

    Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Section Title
Editorial Management II: Publication and Beyond
Type
Online
Dates
Oct 02, 2024 to Dec 10, 2024
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (3 units) $720.00 Click here to get more information
Available for Credit
3 units
Refund Request Deadline
Oct 16, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 16, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Oct 17, 2024 to Dec 10, 2024
Section Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

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