Editorial Management I: Acquisition to Publication

WRITING X 452.1

Learn how a manuscript becomes a book in this foundational course for editors and writers, especially those considering self-publishing.

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What you can learn.

Learn how editors select which manuscripts to publish
Understand how metadata drives book sales at online retailers
Get a sense of how publishers plan and structure book tours
Get a firsthand view of how publishers turn submissions into books

About this course:

The process from written manuscript to published book is more complicated than most authors and newer publishing professionals expect. From what to look for in acquisitions to how to use metadata to your advantage to booking a successful author tour, this course covers everything that an author and publisher should expect from reading manuscripts to the actual publication date. By the end of the course, you understand how an editor turns an author’s manuscript into a saleable product.

Winter 2025 Schedule

January 8 - March 18

This section has no set meeting times.

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Instructor: Julia Callahan

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Fee:

$720.00

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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after January 22, 2025

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

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