ENG 486 - Editing and Publishing (3 cr.)

Practical experience in editing by working on the staff of the professional literary journal, Saranac Review. Involves extensive and intensive reading and screening of submissions and critical discussion of manuscripts. Emphasis on developing students’ awareness of criteria for publication. Discussion of various topics related to editing and publishing such as ethical issues, the contemporary literary market and trends, social media and publishing, conventions of editorial practice including fact-checking, and production aspects. Students will also perform other tasks whenever needed.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 Minimum of junior standing POI
Felony Questionnaire Required
Semester(s) Offered: Fall