ENW.4100 Literary Magazine Production
This course is designed for the editorial staff of the College's undergraduate literary magazine, Graffiti, and other students with an interest in literary publication. It is an intellectual exploration of, and practicum in, contemporary literary journal publication. We'll review journals from established literary pillars to small niche publications and online zines, such as Conjunctions, PANK, Jubilat, New England Review, and Beloit Poetry Journal. As we read, we'll consider questions of audience, aesthetics, editorial vision, politics, and relevancy. We'll also debate the responsibility of editors and of publishing writers. Expect readings, interviews with working editors, short essays and presentations, a final creative project, and a final analytical essay. This hands-on course will produce Manhattanville College's literary magazine Graffiti, in both an online format and in a printed version for its yearly spring release. The course will meet weekly as a seminar in the spring semester, but the core editorial staff will need to meet informally throughout the fall semester. Prerequisites include at least one previous creative writing or studio art course, or the permission of the instructor. Priority will be given to students who have engaged in planning during the fall semester.
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