PUBL504
Websites for Writers
It's simple: if you're a creative writer with an eye to publication, you need a website. But why? And more importantly, how?
Through a combination of lecture, demonstration, and in-class exercise, we'll not only discuss why you need a web presence, we'll actually build a simple website (and show you how to plan a more complex one). We'll look at the websites to emulate, the mistakes to avoid, and also explore how to market yourself in today's wired world and win an audience when the new rules say if you don't have a website, you don't exist.
| Section | Sessions | Dates | Time | Campus | Instructor(s) | Hours | Cost | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUBL504-VA11241 | 1 - Sat | May 12 | 10 am–4 pm | Van | John Mavin | 5 | $300 | Cancelled |
This course is part of the following program(s):
What will I learn?
By the end of the course, you will be able to do the following:
- Identify why a creative writer needs a web presence
- List the seven steps of building a website
- Use the website planning worksheet (provided) to design a writer’s website
- Identify (and avoid) common mistakes many website creators make
- Register a domain name
- Build and maintain your website
- Market and win an audience through your website
How will I learn?
- Class discussions
- Demonstrations
- In-class exercises
- Lectures
- Assignments (including building a website)
How will I be evaluated?
Your grade will be based on your participation. You will receive guidance and feedback on the website you build (or plan) in class.
Textbooks and learning materials
We will provide custom course materials.