LITT08006 2017 Publishing & Professional Practice
Full Title
Publishing & Professional Practice
Transcript Title
Publishing
Code
LITT08006
Attendance
80 %
Subject Area
LITT - 0232 Literature
Department
COMP - Computing & Creative Practices
Level
08 - Level 8
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2017 - Full Academic Year 2017-18
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Mr. John Kelleher, Tom Weir, Rhona Trench, Una Mannion
Programme Membership
SG_HWRIT_H08 201700 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Writing and Literature
SG_HWRIT_H08 201900 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Writing and Literature
SG_HWLIT_H08 202000 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Writing and Literature
SG_HWLIT_H08 202300 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Writing and Literature
SG_HWRIT_H08 202300 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Writing and Literature
Description
This module introduces learners to the world of publishing. Students will consider the relationship between writing and the market place and will have the opportunity to meet with visiting professionals, including agents, editors, publishing houses, magazine and newspaper editors, copy editors, journalists, digital publishers and bloggers.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Edit documents to be publication ready, including line editing as well as structural editing using conventions of copy editors
2.
Communicate through appropriate media with agents, editors and publishing houses complying with outlined submission guidelines
3.
Understand how new technological advances offer new opportunities for writing and publishing
4.
Research for writing, publishing and marketing purposes
5.
Prepare for and reflect on professional practice with portfolio of relevant documents and professional development plan
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Teaching and learning strategy in this module designed to maximise learning opportunities for students and includes, seminars, collaborative work, ongoing editing tasks, and visiting professionals.
Module Assessment Strategies
The assessment strategy in this module is 100% continuous assessment that offers multiple assessment modes to achieve module learning outcomes. Assignments include self-assessment in relation to a work placement or work praxis (30%). Group projects where students act as editorial panel and make publishing decisions (30%) and a portfolio with submission documents: CV, professional practice plan including research, edited scripts and reflective essay on praxis and learning in module incorporating learning from visiting professionals and work placement/experience (40%)
Repeat Assessments
students who fail have the oppoertunity to repeat continuous assesment project
Indicative Syllabus
Learners will prepare work to be publication-ready through line and structural editing as well as producing accompanying documents such as agent cover letters, proposal letters, CVs, summaries of work. We will investigate writing opportunities in Ireland and the UK including journals, magazines, newspapers, and competitions.
Introduction and Irish Context
Editing
Line editing and structural editing
Copy editing
Online Publishing
Ethics and Publishing Law
Submission Documents
Publishing in Ireland and the UK
Finding an Agent
Self-Publishing
Professional Practice
CV, Professional Development Plan, Proposals & Reflection
Short term work placement
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Work placement /work praxis assessment | Coursework Assessment | Performance Evaluation | 30 % | Week 9 | 1,2,4,5 |
| 2 | Publishing assessment | Coursework Assessment | Group Project | 30 % | Week 7 | 3,4,5 |
| 3 | Portfolio | Coursework Assessment | Individual Project | 40 % | End of Semester | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Bingham, Harry. The Writers and Artists Yearbook Guide to Getting Published. A & C Black Publishers, 2010
Carnoy, D. (2012). “How to self-publish an ebook.” CNet.
http://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-self-publish-an-ebook/
Drucker, Johanna, Graphesis: Visual Forms of Knowledge Production. Harvard UP, 2014.
Friedman, J. (2012). “How to Write a Book Proposal.”
http://janefriedman.com/2012/11/09/start-here-how-to-write-a-bookproposal/
Friedman, Jane.“5 research steps before you write your book proposal.”
(2014).
http://janefriedman.com/2014/07/09/5-research-steps-write-bookproposal/
McGuire, Hugh & Brian. O’Leary Book: A Futurist's Manifesto: A Collection of Essays from the Bleeding Edge of Publishing. O’Reilly Media, 2012.
Penn, Joanna. (2014). “The Indie Author Power Pack: How to write, publish, and market your book.” http://amzn.to/1vVyvap
Thompson, John B. Merchants of Culture: The Publishing Industry in the 21st Century. Penguin Random House, 2012.
Vaynerchuk, Gary. Jab, Jab, Hook, Hook: How To Tell Your Story In a Noisy Social World. Harper Business, 2013.