Literary Magazine Editing I

Catalog description

In this course, which will be taught in English, students will learn the fundamentals of editing a magazine devoted to literature and arts of the Americas. Areas covered will include: developing an editorial team and advisory board; conceptualizing magazine themes, commissioning texts and assigning translations; the basics of copyediting and proofreading; securing copyrights and permissions; managing production and distribution; strategies for advertising, publicity, and social media; and launching the publication. The course will include visits from professionals in the field, including writers, translators, editors, and publicists. Students will prepare a final project relating to some aspect of editing a literary publication. Literary Magazine Editing I will be of interest to lovers of Latin American, Latino, Caribbean, and Canadian literature, to aficionados of print and online cultural journals, and to those considering a career in magazine publishing. Open to M.A. students as well as advanced Spanish majors.