FYS:Making Books, Editing, and the Work of Public Writing

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How does writing become something people actually read, hold, and share? In Making Books, Editing, and the Work of Public Writing, we will explore how writing moves from draft to publication. Throughout the course, we will study and practice the processes of writing, editing, and publishing across forms such as books, magazines, and digital texts. We will visit sites in and around New York City to see how publishing happens in real time, from independent presses to public-facing writing spaces. In the classroom, we will make our own work, experimenting with book and magazine production while considering audience, design, and circulation. Designed as a First-Year Seminar, the course supports students’ transition into college with an emphasis on academic development and community building.