Course Reading and Resources Guide

Articles, book chapters, podcasts, and videos that were assigned during The Practice of Content Strategy course in 2024. The course was led by Scott Kubie, director of Content Career Accelerator.

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<aside> <img src="/icons/downward_blue.svg" alt="/icons/downward_blue.svg" width="40px" /> Module 02 - Discovery

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<aside> <img src="/icons/downward_blue.svg" alt="/icons/downward_blue.svg" width="40px" /> Module 03 - Planning Content Strategy Work

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<aside> <img src="/icons/downward_blue.svg" alt="/icons/downward_blue.svg" width="40px" /> Module 04 - Setting Strategy

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<aside> <img src="/icons/downward_blue.svg" alt="/icons/downward_blue.svg" width="40px" /> Module 05 - Operationalizing Strategy

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<aside> <img src="/icons/downward_blue.svg" alt="/icons/downward_blue.svg" width="40px" /> Module 06 - Content and Your Career

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About the Course

Overview & Outline

The Practice of Content Strategy | training course

Abstract

Get expert guidance and hands-on experience with the fundamental tools and methods of content strategy, a planning discipline for digital content of all kinds.

Whether you’re new to content strategy, transitioning from a related role, or already working as a content strategist, this course will deepen your understanding of the practice of content strategy.

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01 Content Strategy Foundations

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The Elements of Content Strategy, Chapter 1

Erin Kissane, 2011

The Elements of Content Strategy by Erin Kissane - Read Online


The Discipline of Content Strategy

Kristina Halvorson, 2008

The Discipline of Content Strategy


Content Strategy: The Philosophy of Data

Rachel Lovinger, 2007

Content Strategy: The Philosophy of Data - Boxes and Arrows


The Web Project Guide, Chapter 9 - Develop a Strategy for Your Content

Barker and Vilhauer, 2021

Develop a Strategy for Your Content

Book chapter.

Episode 9: Develop a Strategy for Your Content (w/ Kristina Halvorson)

Related podcast episode with Kristina Halvorson


Content and Design Are Inseparable Work Partners

Jared Spool, 2015

Content and Design Are Inseparable Work Partners