AMST 30145 - Writing for Publication

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

American Studies

Description:

This course is designed to improve and extend student skills in writing non-fiction articles, with emphasis on writing for magazines. It will touch on freelancing, researching markets, understanding audience, finding salable topics, writing query letters, and working with editors. But the major emphasis of the course will be on writing: students will be expected to write several short articles and one major one, and they will be responsible for developing a marketing plan for the long article. The instructor of this course is the editor emeritus of Notre Dame Magazine. Open to American Studies majors and Journalism, Ethics, and Democracy minors by permission. Other applicants must submit writing samples for review.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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