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Editorial Management I: Acquisition to Publication

Editorial Management I: Acquisition to Publication
WRITING X 452.1

Learn how a manuscript becomes a book in this foundational course for editors and writers, especially those considering self-publishing.

Duration
As few as 10 weeks
Units
3.0
Current Formats
Online
Live Online
Cost
Starting at $720.00

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What you can learn.

Learn how editors select which manuscripts to publish
Understand how metadata drives book sales at online retailers
Get a sense of how publishers plan and structure book tours
Get a firsthand view of how publishers turn submissions into books

About This Course

The process from written manuscript to published book is more complicated than most authors and newer publishing professionals expect. From what to look for in acquisitions to how to use metadata to your advantage to booking a successful author tour, this course covers everything that an author and publisher should expect from reading manuscripts to the actual publication date. By the end of the course, you understand how an editor turns an author’s manuscript into a saleable product.

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
REG#
405806
Fee:
$720.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

 

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Spring 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
407657
Fee:
$820.00
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Remote Classroom
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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

 

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Book: The Publishing Business : A Guide to Starting Out and Getting On by Smith, Kelvin and Bold, Melanie Ramdarshan
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Date
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Location
Online
Tue Mar 31, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Apr 7, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Apr 14, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Apr 21, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Apr 28, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue May 5, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue May 12, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue May 19, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue May 26, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Tue Jun 2, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

This course applies toward the following programs

certificate Get hands-on training for a career in editing, communication, or book and document production.

Get hands-on training for a career in editing, communication, or book and document production.