How to write about art and make money from it

Expert advice on analysing art and getting your work into print, from bestselling author Dr Noah Charney and Dr Diane Fortenberry, senior editor at Phaidon Press

Whether your writing is academic, creative or journalistic, this seminar will help you to analyse art with a new clarity and verve. Led by bestselling author and journalist Dr Noah Charney, the class offers guidance on describing art from different perspectives, plus in-depth advice on the mechanics of getting books and articles published.

Over the course of the day, you’ll develop your intellectual and critical thinking, and receive invaluable insights into the publishing industry. The class includes a talk from Dr Diane Fortenberry, senior editor at specialist creative arts publishers Phaidon, who will share tips on writing a successful book proposal. Book your place now and spend the day learning how to write about art and get your writing into print.

Content

• The history of thinking and writing about art, from Pliny to the present day
• How to bring art to life through words
• Writing about art from various angles – including academic, journalistic, non-fiction and fiction perspectives
• Pitching story ideas to editors and making money from your writing
• An overview of the editorial process – and advice on getting paid for your writing
• How to write successful proposals for books related to art
• Q&A and discussion

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Tutor profiles

Dr Noah Charney is a professor of art history and an internationally bestselling author of fiction and non-fiction. He is adjunct professor of art history at the American University of Rome and a visiting lecturer for Brown University. Noah has also written for the Guardian, the LA Times, Esquire and many other publications. Find out more on his website.

Dr Diane Fortenberry is a senior editor at Phaidon Press, the premier global publisher of books relating to the creative arts.

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