Editorial Management II: Publication and Beyond

WRITING X 452.2

Learn how publishers launch a new book and what roles the book’s editor plays in its success from that point forward.

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Online
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Starting at $720.00
As few as 10 weeks
3.0

What you can learn.

  • Identify milestones in the publication process, including marketing and PR
  • Learn how editors can help shape an author’s career
  • Understand how editorial roles change among publishing houses of different sizes
  • Explore the history of publishing and how the industry continues to evolve

About this course:

This course focuses on the general trajectory of book publication from the launch of the book on, specifically the role of editor in the modern iterations of publishing. It covers the entire process, from a book being sold into the market to release, PR and marketing as well as how an editor helps build an author’s career. We also focus on how the job of an editor looks different in different types of publishing—big five, small press, University press, etc. We also cover some of the history of publishing and how it has changed recently. 
Prerequisites
WRITING X 452.1 Editorial Management I: Acquisition to Publication, or departmental approval.

Fall 2025 Schedule

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This section has no set meeting times.
Enrollment Closed
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Instructor: Julia Callahan
404827
Fee:
$720.00
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Notes

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

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from July 28, 2025 to October 05, 2025
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Winter 2026 Schedule

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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Kate Gale
405807
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

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

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Book: The Business of Being a Writer by Friedman, Jane
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Tue Jan 6, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Jan 13, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Jan 20, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Tue Jan 27, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Feb 3, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Feb 10, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Feb 17, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Tue Feb 24, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Tue Mar 3, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
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Online
Tue Mar 10, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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