Creative Writing 320 - Professional Editing

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Hiram College

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Description:

This course explores professional opportunities in publishing and provides direct experience assembling a book. Students will learn how to copyedit-as well as explore other editorial positions in a publishing house. In order to make the experience of editing real, there will be a professional project associated with this class: assembling a book for the Lindsay-Crane Book Series, compiling a magazine, screening and editing manuscripts for contests and writing competitions sponsored by Hiram. Students will learn not only how to line edit, but also how to make important aesthetic decisions. The vocabulary, technique, and art of publishing and editing will all be addressed and employed. Prerequisite: Writing 221, Comm 240, or permission.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HIRAM.EDU

Phone Number:

(330) 569-3211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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