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J 335F Magazine Writing/Production 07785 Fall 2019 Prerequisites J 335F Magazine Writing/Production 07785 Fall 2019 Prerequisites: Journalism 310F and 311F with a grade of at least B- in each. Class Meets: 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Room: CMA 4.152 Instructor: Kathy Blackwell Email: [email protected] Twitter: @kathyblackwell Office Hours: Thursdays, 1-2 p.m. and by appointment. I encourage everyone to come visit me at the magazine this semester. Overview Welcome to magazine writing and production! In this class, we’ll explore the art of magazine writing— from long-form narratives and in-depth profiles to oral histories, essays, service features, lists, reviews, tight-and-bright pieces, and everything in between. We’ll also look at the industry as a whole—where it’s been, what’s working, what isn’t, and what the future might hold. You have the equivalent of a front-row seat in this rapidly changing world. I’m a full-time magazine editor at Texas Monthly (official title: executive editor), so when I’m not with you, I’m in my office on Congress Avenue or out working on stories. If there’s a hot trending topic or interesting anecdote to share that is relevant to our class, I might switch things up a bit. It’s all in the name of helping you understand the magazine world as a whole, which is exciting and challenging and changes daily. You’ll notice there are a few days this semester where we won’t have class—those are when I expect to be on final deadline for an issue. Use those days to focus on your writing assignments. In addition, I’ve lined up some talented writers and editors to share their experiences with you—and, in some cases, focus on their specialty areas— and answer any questions you have. Please come to these classes prepared and ready to engage. Participation is a big part of your grade! Throughout the semester, I’ll assign some of my favorite magazine articles, both the classics as well as modern masterpieces. In turn, I’ll ask you about what you’re reading and hopefully discover publications (both print and web-based) and writers in the process. I’m excited! Objective I want you to leave this class with a solid understanding of the industry and how to navigate it. Those coveted staff positions are hard to get, so most writers live in a freelance world. It’s important to be prepared and to be flexible. The more skills you have, the more flexible you will be. Requirements Get ready to read. Every assigned article must be read before you come into class. Be prepared to discuss and analyze each piece. And get ready to write. You’ll write an 800-word Q&A; a 300-word pitch based on a press release and another pitch and outline for a service journalism piece; a 1,000- word personal essay; and, finally, a 2,000-word profile that will be annotated for fact checking. It will go through a round of edits from me, and then you will turn in a revised draft for final grading. Policies Come to class. I’m giving you several days off from class already to work exclusively on your writing. You’re allowed a maximum of two excused absences—anything above that means a failing grade. It’s especially important that you be in class when a guest speaker is on the agenda. These are busy, talented people who are sharing their time with you, so please show up and take advantage of this opportunity. Writing assignments must be turned in by 11:59 p.m. on their due dates, or they will get a 0 grade. The only exceptions are legitimate medical and family emergencies, so please let me know as soon as possible if there’s an emergency situation. Showing up 15 minutes late or leaving 15 minutes early is the same as an absence, unless we’ve worked it out beforehand. As for devices, please don’t use your cellphone or laptops for anything other than what we’re working on: No texting, phone calls, or engaging in social media, in other words. For notetaking, I encourage you to use pen and paper, as you would while reporting and interviewing. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Students who plagiarize once will get a 0 grade for the assignment. Do it again, and you fail the course. The Q&A: (Worth 50 points): The Q&A/Chat format is one of the most effective ways to cover a newsmaker or interesting personality, but it’s not as simple as it seems. You will do an 800-word Q&A with someone you think deserves the spotlight. Optional: Do a Q&A with a magazine writer/editor/art director you admire. This is a great way to network and learn more about the industry or how a favorite story came together. Due: 11:59 p.m. Sept. 20 The Pitch: (Worth 50 points) There are two parts to this assignment. First, I will give you a press release for a big event that every news organization is getting this fall. Your job will be to come up with a unique, 300-word pitch that will grab the eye of an editor. The second part will be a pitch as well as an outline for a service journalism piece of your choice. We’ll discuss what those could like in class. Because we have a lot to cover in this class, you won’t be expected to produce the piece. This is more to exercise those muscles and figure out how these kinds of pieces come together, from “Best Late-Night Breakfasts” to a roundup of fall festivals. Due: 11:59 p.m. Oct. 8. The Personal Essay: 1,000 words. Details TK. (Worth 75 points). Due: 11:59 p.m. Oct. 31 The Profile: 2,000 words. (Worth 125 points) Details TK. You will turn in a first draft – please note that this should NOT be a rough draft, but a first draft that you would be proud to turn into a magazine. It should be annotated and come with supporting material. I will edit with notes, and you will write a final draft based on that edit. It will be due exactly a week after you receive notes from me. First draft: Due 11:59 p.m. Nov. 27 Revision: Due exactly a week after you receive edits/notes. I’ll explain more about each of these assignments in class and will provide further details on Canvas. Grading There are 400 points available in the class. The two short exercises will be worth 50 points each, for a total of 100 points. 100 points will be available for overall class preparation and participation. The remaining 200 points are reserved for the final story: 100 for the first draft and 100 for the final. A rubric will explain what’s expected. Final grades will be calculated using the plus/minus system. Note: All numbers are absolute, and will not be rounded up or down at any stage. Thus, a B- will be inclusive of all scores from 80.000 percent to 83.999 percent. The University does not recognize the grade of A+. Our scale: A 100 percent to 94 percent of 400 available points A- 93 percent to 90 percent B+ 89 percent to 87 percent B 86 percent to 84 percent B- 83 percent to 80 percent C+ 79 percent to 77 percent C 76 percent to 74 percent C- 73 percent to 70 percent D+ 69 percent to 67 percent D 66 percent to 64 percent D- 63 percent to 60 percent F 59 percent and below Flexible schedule (subject to change) Week 1, Aug. 29: Learning about each other and the class. Reading: none. Week 2, Sept. 3 and Sept. 5: An overview of the magazine world. What makes a great magazine? What makes for a great magazine story? Reading for Tuesday: The September issue of Texas Monthly, which the class will receive on Aug. 29. Be prepared to discuss what you liked about the issue, and what you didn’t – what was missing? Which stories were too long/too short? Reading for Thursday: All semester, we’ll be looking at great profiles, which will lead up to your final assignment. Another assignment will be a personal essay. We’ll kick it off with two recent masterpiece examples of each: “How Goop’s Haters Made Gwyneth Paltrow’s Company Worth $250 Million” https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/25/magazine/big-business-gwyneth-paltrow- wellness.html by Taffy Akner, New York Times Magazine, July 25, 2018 and Jia Tolintino’s “Losing Religion and Finding Ecstasy in Houston,” The New Yorker, May 27, 2019 https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/05/27/losing-religion-and-finding-ecstasy-in- houston. Week 3, Sept. 10 and Sept. 12: Q&As and Classics. Reading for Tuesday: We will look at the art of the Q&A, which will be your first assignment. One of the best Q&A writers right now is David Marchese, with New York Times Magazine. We’ll look at one of his pieces and then look at a Q&A with him, as well as two other stories exploring his method. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/15/reader-center/talk-column-david-marchese.html https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/02/15/magazine/meg-ryan-romantic-comedy.html https://dscout.com/people-nerds/david-marchese-interview-advice https://www.interviewmagazine.com/culture/david-marchese-glenn-o-brien-andy-warhol- interview Every Sept.
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