106-212 Principles of Editing and Publishing

A quota of 160 students applies to this subject. Students must consult the School of Culture and Communication for application forms. It is recommended that students wishing to continue with a major in creative writing also complete a first year subject in English literary studies as well as meeting the first year creative writing prerequisite (see below).

Usually 12.5 points of first year creative writing of either 106-186 Creative Writing: Autofictions (or its equivalent) or 760-101 Creative Writing: Ideas and Practice. This subject is available at second year level to Bachelor of Creative Arts students who have completed all first year BCA Creative Writing requirements.

Through seminar-workshops and lectures from industry specialists such as publishers, designers, authors, editors, students will gain a basic knowledge of the range of skills involved in professional writing, editing, book design and production. The subject has six major components: copyright and contracts; structural and stylistic editing; proofreading; design and production; sales and marketing; and ethics.

• be able to critically analyse a text with reference to its particular aims;

• be able to negotiate productively with a variety of authors;

• develop an understanding of the cultural and ethical contexts in which book publishing occurs;

• be able to contribute to class discussions.

Written work totalling 4000 words consisting of an assignment equivalent to 1100 words 25% (due early in the semester); a second assignment equivalent to 1600 words 40% (due mid-semester) and the final assignment equivalent to 1300 words 25% (due at the end of the semester) and attendance and participation 10%. Students must attend a minimum of 75% of classes in order to submit work for assessment in this subject.