COURSE Code: CBPP 515
5 Credits
Course Description
A hands-on introduction to the book editor's skills and responsibilities, from concept development to finished book. The course offers practical instruction in the essentials of manuscript analysis, structural and substantive editing, stylistic and line editing, copyediting, proofreading and project management in the context of general interest trade publishing. It will examine the particular demands of nonfiction, fiction and specialized genres such as children's books, illustrated books, and others, focusing on common editorial dilemmas, appropriate solutions, and effective communication with authors at every stage. An optional exercise involving manuscript evaluation with a participant in the School for Writers summer program will also be offered.
