Publishing

Publishing is a field that thrives on the skills, expertise, and deep literacy that the English major offers. It is also a changing field that must respond to the demands of digital media, open access publication, and multimedia publishing. Those in the Publishing concentration prepare themselves to go into careers in print, digital, and multimedia publishing. Through a customizable blend of creative, professional, and technical writing classes, relevant classes outside the department, and internships, students will build a practical portfolio of skills.

In addition to core classes required for the major, Publishing concentrators will complete courses in the foundations in publishing, professional writing, creative expression, and publishing skills. As part of this concentration, all students will complete an internship within the field. 

In ENGL 361: Introduction to Publishing, students will be introduced to the foundations of publishing across a range of categories including books (trade, scholarly, and small-press) and periodicals (print journals, print magazines, and online publications). The course will explore the main phases of the publishing process: Acquisitions & Editorial, Design & Production, and Marketing & Publicity. 

Students will gain a working knowledge of the business side of publishing, including contracts, profit-and-loss statements, internal pitch documents, marketing plans, and market research, while also having the opportunity to speak with and learn from professionals in the field including the opportunity to work with the University of Tennessee Press.

Major requirements for the Publishing concentration can be found here.

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