Rhedir gan School of Arts, Culture and Language

20.000 Credyd neu 10.000 Credyd ECTS

Semester 1

Trefnydd: Dr Eben Muse

The process of book production can best be understood by those who have participated in it. In this module you will work as part of a small, independent publishing team to publish a book and sell it. The independent publishing market has grown to be a vital aspect of the publishing trade since the development of digital production and distribution. Some estimate that as many as a third of all trade books sold on the Internet are published by their authors rather than a traditional publishing house. You and your publishing team will acquire work, provide editorial feedback on that work, and collaborate on an editorial board to design, edit, and publish a book. The module will develop your understanding of the challenges and opportunities of independent publishing, as well as allowing you to develop professional editorial skills and an awareness of current publishing trends and techniques.

Students will develop a publishing strategy that incorporates acquisition of publishable material, design and production of a publishable book, the distribution of that book through appropriate bookselling channels, and the marketing an promotion of the book. Legal, regulatory and ethical issues regarding the acquisition and publishing will be identified, evaluated and applied to the publication. Students will work with a range of tools, technologies and resources for design and production and make informed decisions regarding their use. The relatives costs and advantages of distribution channels will be evaluated to allow the publishing teams to make informed choices. The work will be developed and implemented within the context of the independent publishing field, and students will be expected to identify models and methods that have been successful in other publications, and to apply those to their own productions.

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70% and above Typically (A), the work of a candidate reaching Distinction will show many of the following qualities: • Thorough knowledge and understanding of relevant theories and types of analysis. • Thorough knowledge of a range of sources and the capacity to engage these critically. • Introduction and discussion of original ideas. • Relevant, well-organised and sophisticated argument. • High ratio of analysis to exposition. • Maturity, clarity and cogency of expression. • Excellent handling of quotation and references.

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50-59% A Pass (C) candidate’s work will show many of the following qualities: • A satisfactory level of knowledge, analysis and expression. • Some familiarity with, and understanding of, relevant theoretical issues. • Generally sound organisation of argument, with some critical ability. • Accurate expression. • Competent use of quotation and references.

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60-69% A (B) candidate’s work reaching Merit will show many of the following qualities: • An advanced level of factual knowledge. • Significant [substantial] knowledge of relevant theories and types of analysis. • Some evidence of original thought. • The ability to organise and argue effectively, make balanced judgements, and demonstrate critical thought. • Fluent and accurate expression. • Competent use of quotation and references.

1. Evaluate and select appropriate publishing tools and technologies for each stage of the publishing workflow

2. Plan and implement a financially sound publishing strategy that incorporates all aspects of the publishing workflow.

3. Identify and apply releant regulations and copyright law to the publication of a book

4. Reflect on and critically evaluate their own publishing strategies and performance

5. Work as part of a productive publishing team on a long-tern project

6. Develop and apply quality criteria to book production

Math	Enw	Disgrifiad	Pwysau
CYFLWYNIAD GRWP	Book launch	At end of the semester, a launch party will be held in which each production team will present their final book product. Students will share a mark for the presentation.	20.00
LLYFR LOG NEU BORTFFOLIO	Production Journal	A production journal maintained during the semester recording design choices and results in the production of the book product. The journal will be assessed several times during the semester.	80.00

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Lecture	Weekly presentations of publsihing tools, technologies, methodologies and contexts	11
Workshop	Weekly practical sessions	11
Group Project	Weekly publishing team production meetings	11
Private study		167

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• The ability to organise and present ideas within the framework of a structured and reasoned argument in written and/or oral assignments and class discussions. (Benchmark statement 5.14)
• Competence in the planning and execution of essays, presentations and other written and project work; bibliographic skills, including the accurate citation of sources and consistent use of conventions and appropriate style in the presentation of scholarly work. (Benchmark statement 5.10, 5.14, 5.15)
• The ability to gather information, analyse, interpret and discuss different viewpoints and to place these in a wider socio-cultural and/or geo-historical and political and/or socio-linguistic context and to revise and re-evaluate judgements in light of those of the course leader, certain individuals or groups studied and/or fellow students. (Benchmark statement 5.13, 5.15 and 5.16)
• The ability to write and think under pressure and meet deadlines. (Benchmark statement 5.15)
• The ability to write effective notes and access and manage course materials including electronic resources / information provided on online learning platforms and library resources. (Benchmark statement 5.15, 5.16)
• The ability to work creatively and flexibly both independently and/or as part of a team. (Benchmark statement 5.15).
• The ability and willingness to engage with and appreciate other cultures and to articulate to others (in written and verbal form) the contribution that the culture has made at a regional and global level. (Benchmark statement 5.7)
• The ability to engage in analytical, evaluative and original thinking. (Benchmark statement 5.14)
• The ability to organise and present ideas and arguments in presentations, classroom discussions and debates. (Benchmark statement 5.14, 5.16)

Goblygiadau o ran adnoddau ar gyfer myfyrwyr

There are no resource requirements for students. However, they are encouraged to purchase the core texts and they may wish to take a licence on the design software.

Rhestrau Darllen Bangor (Talis)

http://readinglists.bangor.ac.uk/modules/qxe-4053.html

Rhestr ddarllen

Core texts Kawasaki, G., & Welch, S. (2012). APE: Author, Publisher, Entrepreneur: How to Publish a Book. United States: Nononina Press.

Further Reading

Ginna, P. (Ed.). (2017). What Editors Do: The Art, Craft, and Business of Book Editing. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.

Meese, J. (2018). Authors, Users, and Pirates: Copyright Law and Subjectivity. MIT Press.

OUPress (Ed.). (2014). New Hart’s Rules: The Oxford Style Guide. OUP Oxford.

Gorfodol mewn cyrsiau:

• Q3RS: MA Publishing and Book Culture year 1 (MA/PBC)