Editorial Principles and Practices

Catalog description

The course explores the role of the editor in the professional and academic publishing process, covering books in print and in electronic formats. It defines editorial responsibilities and examines the editor’s relationships with authors, the publishing organization, and the public. Students will learn how to evaluate proposals for publication, work with authors, navigate within publishing organizations, and serve as the point person for a publication. Emphasis is placed on author interaction and relationships, business concerns, and internal/external communication. Guest speakers form major publishers will provide insights from the industry.