CDPB 202 - Substantive and Stylistic Editing
Course Description
This course focuses on the improvement of book-length manuscripts for publication. Emphasis is on the techniques and best practices for editing nonfiction and literary fiction, but a full range of editorial topics will be covered, including editorial roles and skill sets; evaluating and acquiring manuscripts; the editor-author relationship; editing for digital media; stylistic editing for different genres; freelance and in-house expectations; and the editor’s role in other aspects of the publishing workflow.Sample Course Outline
Distance Course Outline (subject to change)Notes
Intensive (online + on campus): While some of the learning is online and asynchronous, where you will not have to be online at specific times, learners will also need to be online during scheduled times (July 5 and 6, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.), with an on campus component, where students will be required to be on campus (June 28 and June 29 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.), as indicated in the scheduling details.
Fully Online Sections (sections that begin with a "D"): These sections are fully online and asynchronous, meaning you typically will not have to be online at specific times. You will engage in course-related activities through online tools such as announcements, discussions, and email. Your course learning will be based on weekly module content and activities that you can go through independently. Note: there are still deadlines for assignment submissions, and you may be expected to participate in discussion board interactions with your peers on a regular basis.
Your instructor may also include occasional scheduled sessions for Q&As and other discussion activities, using web conferencing tools such as Zoom and Google Meet. More details will be included in your course outline available on the first day of class.
Students with experience in editing may be admitted by permission of the coordinators.
Requisites
Prerequisite: CDPB 102Relevant Programs
- Publishing : Electives: 39-Hour Courses (select 6)