Magazine Editing & Writing 3360 September 2014 | Page 6
Schedule & Due Dates
Please note that this schedule is TENTATIVE and the instructor reserves the right to
make any changes necessary. I’m a professional writer and I travel to Los Angeles two or
three times during the semester so lectures, lab activities, and due dates will move around
my travel schedule.
Week
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Dates
9/2-9/5
Lecture / Lab Activities
Introduction to course. Syllabus discussion and goals for the
course. Write PBO (Performance by Objectives) memo in class.
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9/99/12
9/159/19
9/229/26
What is good writing? Discuss examples of good writing.
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5
9/2910/3
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10/610/10
10/1310/17
10/2010/24
10/2710/31
11/311/7
11/1011/14
11/1711/21
11/2411/28
12/112/5
12/812/12
12/15
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Analyze magazine markets. Bring in target magazine to analyze.
Writer’s Market / Target magazine market analysis assignment
sheet. Workshop magazine assignment. NOTE: Karen will be at a
CineStory Retreat for screenwriters 9/25 – 10/1. Monitor your
uwplatt.edu e-mail for announcements regarding class meetings.
Proofreading/copyediting/editing discussion regarding concision,
formality, and tone. Discuss freelance opportunities and the EFA.
Proofreading Quiz
Proofreading/copyediting/editing discussion regarding concision,
formality, and tone. Editing Quiz.
Query letters / Article for target magazine publication
Class e-Magazine conception and assignments
Individual Final Magazine Pitch assignment / Other freelance
opportunities / Publishing house personnel
Restaurant reviews (short, objective, reporting) / e-Magazine
article reviews
Editorial / opinion (long, argument, persuasion) / e-Magazine
articles ready for publication
e-Magazine articles ready for publication / Complete eMagazine
Complete e-Magazine / Thanksgiving Break November 27-28
Individual Final Magazine Pitch Presentations
Individual Final Magazine Pitch Presentations
FINAL EXAM WEEK
Final exam project and final portfolios due on the final exam
day and time. Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
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