ENG 373: Publishing in Literary Magazines

Policies

Instructor:
Patricia Murphy

Course Description : The field of literary magazine publishing is specialized, varied and responsive to new technologies. Because the field is so vast and so different from other types of publishing, poets and writers wishing to see their literary works in print must learn the language and practices used by literary editors. This course is designed to give students a thorough study of the field, and will also include a writing workshop so that students can polish manuscripts for publication. Students will then analyze the history, publishing preferences, editorial staff, and submission guidelines of several magazines. Then they will prepare manuscripts, cover letters, and self addressed stamped envelopes for each of the markets. Our study will include, but is not limited to, these top 100 literary markets:

AGNI

Cold Mountain Review

Indiana Review

North American

Seattle Review

Alaska Quarterly

Colorado

Interim

Northwest

Seneca Review

American Poetry Review

Connecticut

Iowa Review

Notre Dame Review

Shenandoah

Another Chicago Mag

Crab Orchard

Journal

Ontario

Sonora

Antioch Review

Crazyhorse

Kalliope

Painted Bride

South Carolina

Arts & Letters

Cream City

Manoa

Paris

South Dakota

Atlanta Review

Cutbank

Many Mountains Moving

Partisan

Spoon River

Barrow Street

Denver Quarterly

Marlboro Review

Phoebe

Sycamore

Bellingham Review

Epoch

Massachussetts

Ploughshares

Talking River Review

Beloit

Evansville Review

Meridian

Poetry Northwest

Tar River Poetry

Black Warrior

Fence

Michigan

Portland Review

Third Coast

Blue Mesa Review

Field

Mid-American

Post Road

Tin House

Boston Review

Five Points

Minnesota

Prairie Schooner

Verse

Carolina Quarterly

Florida Review

Mississippi

Puerto del Sol

Virginia Quarterly

Chattahooche

Georgia

Missouri Review

Quarterly West

Washington Square

Chelsea

Gettysburg

Nebraska

Rattle

Water Stone Review

Chicago

Green Mtns

New England

Red Rock Review

West Branch

Cimarron

Hawaii Pacific

New Millenium

Rio Grande Review

Willow Springs

Cincinnati

Hawaii Review

New Orleans

River City

Wisconsin Review

Clackamas

Hudson Review

Nimrod

River Styx

Yale Review

Course Outcomes : Students will

Required Course Textbook :

ISBN NUMBER
AUTHOR
TITLE
Est. Retail
Price
Pub Year
Publisher
1220234707
Grimm
Ordering the Storm
$14
2006
CSU Poetry
1597091529
Council of Literary Magazines and Presses
Literary Press and Magazine Directory
$15
2008
Red Hen Press Press

Required Course Software :

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.

Required Work :

Writing: Worth 10% of your grade.

Workshops: Worth 20% of your grade.

Reports: Worth 30% of your grade.

Submission Packet : Worth 40% of your grade.

Grading Scale:

Each time you have an assignment due I will update the Grades Worksheet in Google Docs. I use your posting ID on that document. You will be able to track your assignments there. Assignments are due Tuesday and Thursday at noon because that is when I will start grading the work. If it is hard for you to turn in work at noon on weekdays, please think of the due dates as Monday and Wednesday at midnight so the work is there when I grade. If your work is not there when I grade you will not receive credit and you will be counted absent for that day. Since this class only has 10 due dates, if you miss more than 2 due dates you will fail the course.

Final grades are available after the end of the semester at my.asu.edu . I do not email final grades to individual students. Final grades will be based on the following scale.

Scale

Lower

Upper

A
93
100%
A-
90
92
B+
87
89
B
83
86
B-
80
82
C+
77
79
C
73
76
C-
70
72
D
60
69
E
Below 60

Important Dates: Point your browser to http://www.asu.edu/calendar/academic.html for semester dates.

Office Hours: I'm available in my office Mondays from 1:30-3:30. I check email once a day, Monday through Friday. I will answer questions through email usually within 48 hours except over weekends and on holidays. I am also happy to call you if you have a question. Simply email me your phone number and an appropriate time to call.

Attendance : This class meets online using myASU. The class asks you to complete the same work as other sections, but it has the added benefit of teaching you to communicate electronically with your teacher and classmates. This course is not self-paced. There are set due dates. Work submitted after the due dates will not receive credit. THERE ARE NO EXCUSED ABSENCES, even for emergencies or school activities.

Late Work : Other students depend on you to post your work on time, and we often cannot proceed until all the work is complete. For that reason, the policies on late work are very strict. Late work will not receive credit unless you email me in advance of the deadline.

Plagiarism : To plagiarize is to present as your own any work that is not exclusively your own. Plagiarism of all or a portion of any assignment will be strictly penalized. Penalties can range from no credit for the assignment to failing the course. Repeated offenses can lead to your expulsion from the university.

Online Environment : You will need to pay attention to a few details in order for your work to be counted. Always check your work to make sure it shows up as you intended. Also, be aware of how the things you're posting in online discussions come across--it's easy for something you meant humorously to be taken seriously in an online environment, so be careful. Above all, be kind towards and respectful of your fellow students.

Incomplete Grades: A course grade of “Incomplete” will be given only in extreme situations because the sad story is that most students who request incompletes never finish the course. Please visit http://www.asu.edu/registrar/forms/regforms.html under the Academic Record Forms section for the Incomplete Grade Request form, which is available in both Word and as a PDF. The form must be completed by the student, signed by the student, the instructor, and the department chair or school director.

Student Conduct: Students are required to adhere to the behavior standards listed in Arizona Board of Regents Code of Conduct ( http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/reslife/outreach/abor_code.htm ) ACD 125: Computer, Internet, and Electronic Communications ( http://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd125.html ), and the ASU Student Academic Integrity Policy

( http://provost.asu.edu/academicintegrity ).

Students are entitled to receive instruction free from interference by other members of the class. If a student is disruptive, an instructor may ask the student to stop the disruptive behavior and warn the student that such disruptive behavior can result in withdrawal from the course. An instructor may withdraw a student from a course when the student's behavior disrupts the educational process ( http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/vp/safety/disruptive_student_behaviour ).

Accommodations for Disabilities : The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal antidiscrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. One element of this legislation requires that all qualified students with documented disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation please contact the Disability Resource Center at ASU Polytechnic located in Student Affairs Quad # 4 or call 480-727-1039 / TTY: 480-727-1009.  Eligibility and documentation policies online: http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/ed/drc/

The Public Nature of the Class (Writing and Discussion) : Part of becoming an effective writer is learning to appreciate the ideas and criticisms of others, and in this course our purpose is to come together as a community of writers. Remember that you will often be expected to share your writing with others. Avoid writing about topics that you may not be prepared to subject to public scrutiny or that you feel so strongly about that you are unwilling to listen to perspectives other than your own. You are free to express your perspectives in writing and discussion, but you also need to write responsibly, contemplating the possible effects on others and on yourself.

Student Support Services
Polytechnic campus site: http://www.poly.asu.edu/students/services/

The Writing Center at the Polytechnic Campus: The Polytechnic Writing Center offers tutoring services to all students on any sort of writing project. Writing tutors can help with any stage of the writing process, including choosing a topic, brainstorming, clarifying a thesis, organization of ideas or paragraphs, grammar, citation styles, and more. The Center is located in the Academic Center Building on the Lower Level. Although walk-ins are accepted, it is strongly recommended that you make an appointment. Please call (480) 727-1452 to schedule an appointment. Online tutoring is also available if you cannot come in. Visit the Writing Center 's website ( http://studentsuccess.asu.edu/polytechnic/writing ) for more information.

ASU Libraries - offers 24/7 access to librarians through "Ask a Librarian" online chat and help by librarians in person at the Reference Desk during most hours the libraries are open. http://lib.asu.edu/

Polytechnic campus link: http://lib.asu.edu/poly

Counseling and Consultation – provides confidential mental health and career counseling services for all ASU students. http://students.asu.edu/counseling

Polytechnic campus site (Student Counseling Services): http://students.asu.edu/counselingpoly

Student Success Centers – the Student Success Center (SSC) on each ASU campus provides an array of support services that promote students' academic success. The SSC supports classroom instruction by helping students become better learners and gain the confidence and skills to achieve their greatest possible academic success. http://studentsuccess.asu.edu/

The Student Success Center at the Polytechnic Campus provides a variety of support services that promote students' academic success. The SSC's programs help students to become better learners and to gain the confidence and skills to do well in their courses. At the Polytechnic campus, the SSC provides the following services FREE of charge to ASU students: (1) subject area tutoring, (2) writing tutoring for any writing assignment, (3) supplemental instruction for MAT 170 and CHM 113, (4) academic success workshops on topics like reading strategies and studying for exams, and (5) individual as well as group study space. For questions, please call (480) 727-1452 or stop by. For more information and for tutoring schedules, please visit our web site at http://studentsuccess.asu.edu/polytechnic . The SSC is located in the Academic Center Building (CNTR) on the Lower Level. To see a campus map, please visit http://www.asu.edu/map/interactive/

Career Services – offers assistance to students in choosing a major, setting career goals, interviewing and job hunting strategies. http://students.asu.edu/career

Polytechnic campus site: http://students.asu.edu/career/poly

Student Financial Aid Office – offers information and applications for student funding such as grants, loans, scholarships and student employment. http://students.asu.edu/financialaid

Polytechnic campus site: http://www.asu.edu/fa/ (same as general ASU site)

Student Health and Wellness Center – provides non-emergency medical health care to all ASU students regardless of insurance status. Most visits with a physician or nurse practitioner are free of charge, but fees will be incurred for x-rays, lab results, etc. www.asu.edu/health/

Polytechnic campus site: same

Student Recreational Center – offers individual and group fitness opportunities, as well as information on nutrition and wellness, and massages. Use of the general facilities (weights, circuit training and cardio machines) are free, other services (yoga classes, massages) are fee-based. www.asu.edu/src/

Polytechnic campus site: http://www.poly.asu.edu/pac/

Student Legal Assistance – provides legal advice and counsel free of charge to all ASU students in areas such as landlord-tenant law, credit reports and collection issues, taxability of scholarships and grants, etc. Notary service is also available at no charge. http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/mu/legal/

Help Wiki – provides a frequently asked questions resource for technology users at ASU. http://wiki.asu.edu/help/

Information Technology on the Polytechnic campus: http://campus.asu.edu/polytechnic/uto

EMPACT Crisis Hotline – offers free 24-hour support for mental health crises. Call (480) 784-1500 in the Phoenix area, (866) 205-5229 for the toll-free number outside of Phoenix , and (480) 736-4949 for the sexual assault hotline. All services are free and confidential. http://www.empact-spc.com/

Important Dates

 

August 19-25: Late Registration and Drop/Add

September 16-23: Academic Status Report #1

September 28: Complete all work for ASU 101.

October 29: Spring 2010 Schedule of Classes Available- Online

October 21-28: Academic Status Report #2

November 2: Spring 2010 Registration & Tuition Guide Available - Online

November 3: Course Withdrawal Deadline

December 7: Complete Withdrawal Deadline

December 8: Reading Day

December 9-15: Final Exams

December 16: Commencement for Undergraduate Students

Point your browser to http://students.asu.edu/academic-calendar for additional dates.

Patricia Colleen Murphy, MFA * Arizona State University * 240M Santa Catalina Hall * 7271 E Sonoran Arroyo Mall * Mesa, AZ 85212