CRWR 315 Creative Writers and Publishing Course is designed to give developing creative writers an understanding of the publishing industry, and experience navigating it. Students will write and prepare work for potential publication, familiarize themselves with the literary marketplace and current publishing trends, participate in conversations and interviews with editors, agents, publishers, and other members of the publishing industry and literary community. Assignments will include research, presentations, and opportunities for submission of students' creative work. Students will undertake, present, and potentially publish in-depth research into literary magazines and journals, as well as independent and major publishing houses. Guest speakers may include bookstore owners, editors, publishers, and published creative writers.