Literary Publishing    3 s.h

Catalog description

Designed to orient students to the history and business of publishing. Students will learn about publishing from the perspective of a potential author. Topics of study include: Topics include: the history of writing and of the book; the history of American publishing; intellectual property, idea protection, and electronic or subsidiary rights; the evaluation and acquisition of manuscripts; the role of literary agents; publishing contracts; the role of the editor; marketing and promotion; design and production; warehousing and order fulfillment; royalties; subsidiary rights; remaindering; and electronic publishing. Prereq.: ENGL 1551 with grade "C" or better.