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Boot Camp for Magazine Editors
Build the skills to work your way up the masthead
Course DetailsJournalism school doesn't teach you how to be a magazine editor. So where are you going to learn what it really takes? If you already have the requisite type-A personality and a sense of humor, this class will guide you through everything finding original story ideas to handling kill fees. This class will give you advice on things you didn't even know to ask about. Over the course of four weeks, you'll learn how to edit various styles of articles, master the assignment letter, delve into the writer-editor relationship, and manage freelancers. This class will be a mix of lecture, discussion, and critique of homework assignments, and will require at least three hours a week of outside work. This is a rigorous class for students who are interested in building on the experience they already have to distinguish themselves in the field through editing, people skills, and the art of magazine-making. Students will be critiquing articles from magazines, so it may be necessary to buy one magazine per week. In this class, you can expect to learn:
An understanding of the editing business, essential skills and systems for editing, the ability to assign and work, and the skills to prepare for your dream job. Admission requirements:
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Instructor BioChristopher Scapelliti's Courses No courses available at this time.  Christopher has interviewed and written about Pete Townshend, Elvis Costello, Marilyn Manson, Sheryl Crow, Billy Corgan, Jack White, and Slash. He was a contributing writer to the MusicHound series of reference guides. Christopher served for four years as editor-in-chief and assistant publisher for the Midwest regional arts magazine On-the-Town. Testimonials Chris's class is a brief but effective journey into the world of magazine editing. The assignments are relevant, the lectures informative, and the discussions stimulating. I recommend this course to new or aspiring magazine editors. -- Beverly Buncher"Chris's class gave me the confidence to move forward in the space of 4 weeks. To tap into Chris's expertise was a privilege, and his methods and sense of judgement will undoubtedly shape my own approach. I already received writing commissions from Australian GQ and Marie Claire." -- Stephen Wood, deputy chief subeditor, Sydney Morning Herald "This class really helped me achieve a higher level of confidence in my job and understand the industry standards when dealing with difficult writers. I learned that being a good editor goes beyond the editing." -- Nichole Brown "If you need to sharpen your editing skills, this class is perfect. You will be able to share your frustrations, offer suggestions to others, and learn about the industry. The homework assignments are in-depth and well worth the critique. I loved the course and plan to take others in the future." -- Marie Wolf "Chris told me what I needed to hear and wrote without judgment or emotions. He was completely accessible and willing to help us with whatever issues we were facing. He wanted us to be successful." -- Aleix Hodges "Chris balances criticism with praise without seeming trite. He takes a great deal of care in reading and assessing assignments. I got more than my money's worth. I'm looking forward to taking more classes from him in the future." -- Erin Moore Bean "I'm so happy I took this course. I can't explain how much I learned in just four weeks. Chris was a brilliant instructor, leading interesting and important discussions and offering priceless insight. I'd recommend this class to any editor." -- Anna Bogdanowicz "Chris was a wonderful instructor. His lessons were well-planned, comprehensive, and very detailed. He was incredibly helpful, quick to respond, and worked diligently with his students to help them achieve their goals." -- Ann Kohler |
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