How to Edit & Publish a Literary Magazine
ENGL 4113 | Spring 2025 | MWF 1:00-1:50
Taught by Daniel Simon, assistant director and editor in chief of World Literature Today
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or above or by permission of the instructor
Fulfills upper-division credit for the Editing & Publishing minor
Description
English 4113 provides an introduction to the writing, editing, and publishing of literary magazines, both print and online. It is designed for students who are planning careers in writing, graduate literary studies, or the wider world of publishing. Students will learn about the place of literary magazines in humanities publishing generally and the larger contemporary landscape in which cultural magazines play a vital role. Topics include the history and present state of U.S. magazine publishing, the status of periodicals in culture and the academy, the economics of the industry, current challenges, and future trends.
The internship component is an important feature of the course, offering students the opportunity to write for, edit, and produce an actual magazine: World Literature Today, OU’s award-winning bimonthly of international literature and culture. The course will also draw guest speakers from the pool of publishing experts scattered across the University of Oklahoma campus and in central Oklahoma, thus providing advice and networking opportunities for students interested in exploring professional careers in writing, editing, design, marketing, or online publishing.
Have questions or want permission to enroll?
Contact Dr. Simon at dsimon@ou.edu or by phone at 405-325-0317.
