Editorial Management II: Publication and Beyond

WRITING X 452.2

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

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Starting at $720.00
As few as 10 weeks
3.0

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

About this course:

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

Fall 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Enrollment Closed
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Instructor: Julia Callahan
399519
Fee:
$720.00
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Notes

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

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 16, 2024
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

LITERARY PUBLISHING IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY
WHAT EDITORS DO : THE ART, CRAFT, AND BUSINESS OF BOOK EDITING
MERCHANTS OF CULTURE : THE PUBLISHING BUSINESS IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY by THOMPSON, JOHN B.
Before and After the Book Deal by Courney Maum

Winter 2025 Schedule

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Details
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Kate Gale
401024
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

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

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 21, 2025
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Tue Jan 7, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Jan 14, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Jan 21, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Jan 28, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Feb 4, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Feb 11, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Feb 18, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Feb 25, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Mar 4, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Mar 11, 2025
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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