About Us
Course Technology PTR creates books focused on cutting-edge topics such as music technology, game development, animation, graphic design, and digital video. We work very closely with technology companies to ensure that all of our books have the highest level of technical accuracy. As technology continues to evolve, Course Technology PTR is dedicated to producing high-quality books that provide our customers with the solutions they need.
Course Technology PTR, a division of Cengage Learning, is seeking creative, talented
freelance writers for its music line. We are interested in hearing from experienced
writers with expertise and ideas in any of the subjects we cover, including:
- Recording (including studio techniques and technology)
- Music Technology
- Music Instruments
- Music Software
- Music Business (including music publishing, law, etc.)
- Musician's interest topics (songwriting, artist profiles, etc.)
- Music Education
If you have an idea that you would like to submit to our music editors, please send
an email to: musiceditorial@cengage.com
and be sure to include all of the following in the body of your email:
- Your full name.
- A list of your most recent published works (books, magazine articles, etc.) if any.
If articles or book chapters are available online (and many books are now available
on Google) please include direct URL links to them.
- Your relevant work experience. Are you currently employed in the music or music
instrument industry or press? If so, please elaborate.
- A list of specific music-related hardware, software, instruments, or other relevant
topics you consider yourself qualified to write about.
- A concise explanation of your idea and how you believe it fits in with our current
music offerings.
Please note that we will not be able to consider any emails that do not include
all of the above information.
Thank you,
Course Technology PTR Music Editorial team
