In the Fall 2024 semester, students in the English 213 Literary Publication class at NDSCS immersed themselves in the world of publishing.

The course offered hands-on experience about the ins and outs of the publishing industry, with a focus on three critical areas: publishing operations, copyediting techniques, and the acquisition process. 

Students used their skills by participating in the creation of the college's literary magazine. Throughout the semester, they reviewed and evaluated a diverse collection of submissions from NDSCS students, faculty, staff, and alumni, applying their understanding of literary quality and audience engagement to select the pieces that best reflected the magazine’s vision. 

Their collaborative efforts ensured that the final publication was a cohesive and high-quality representation of the NDSCS creative community. 

The launch was held on December 17, 2024, celebrating the authors and artists and marking the students’ achievements as emerging writers and editors. 

Headwaters was a publication taught by various instructors throughout the years, and was last published in 2014. We are excited to have a revival of this magazine, and hope you enjoy the creative works that your fellow NDSCS affiliates have created!

Article by Abbie Lill, English Instructor at NDSCS