The Master's degree in Publishing, Communication and Fashion Cultures aims to develop professional skills that ensure an overall vision of the productive activities of the publishing system and of its general problems, ranging from production to consumption, with specific reference to book publishing, offering a wide range of options for in-depth study in the various spheres of the publishing culture, considered as the study of the transmission of texts and the study of the techniques required to publish printed or electronic texts.

Emerson College’s on-campus MA in Publishing and Writing immerses you in the dynamic world of publishing. You'll learn to edit emerging voices, represent writers as a literary agent, or engage with online publications and new media formats. Located in the Department of Writing, Literature, and Publishing within the School of the Arts, our program offers a comprehensive look at book and magazine publishing in Boston. With guidance from experienced faculty, you'll explore various publishing platforms, while enjoying the flexibility to take creative writing and literature courses tailored to your interests.

Our research-focused Masters course in Publishing Studies helps you to develop an analytical and research-driven approach towards publishing.

The Bachelor of Arts in English Writing, Literature, and Publishing emphasizes literary history and creative writing, while providing students with critical thinking skills and an introduction to the world of publishing. Whether students plan to pursue a career as a creative or professional writer or pursue graduate work in literary studies, the EWLP Program will be a springboard to future study or a career in the arts or communication fields.

This package contextualizes the South African publishing industry, with specific applications to book publishing and corporate publishing. The objectives are to equip students with background knowledge on the industry, role players, and trends, as well as with specific skills linked to the publishing value chain. These skills include the commissioning of manuscripts aimed at specific markets; the management of the design, reproduction, and printing phase; copy-editing and proofreading; financial and marketing management. Students are empowered to act as responsible information intermediaries who can add value to publications during the various phases of the publishing process.

Emerson College’s MFA in Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing is one of the first online, asynchronous programs designed to help students craft professional-level stories and novels. We welcome writers from various genres, including fantasy, science fiction, romance, horror, mystery, thrillers, and young adult fiction. Housed in the Department of Writing, Literature, and Publishing within the School of the Arts, our flexible program enables you to hone your writing skills from anywhere in the world. With online workshops, literature seminars, and publishing courses, you can improve your craft, explore genre history, and learn the steps to publish your work.

Our MLitt Publishing Studies offers an immersive and exciting introduction to a dynamic industry, covering the whole process of commissioning, editing, production, marketing and publication management in both print and digital environments.

This certificate prepares students for careers in electronic publishing and web design. This includes instruction in basic web design, page layout, vector graphics, photo manipulation, file preparation, republishing, and interactive design, using the latest equipment and software available.

This course examines all aspects of the global publishing industry, such as structure, business models, production, legal, acquisition, idea creation, product development, editing, marketing, publicity, copyright, rights, and sales and distribution of physical and digital products.

This program is transitioning to the College of Engineering Technology, to be completed on July 1, 2019. The MS program in print media offers students an opportunity to explore new areas of research in the graphic communications field. The program's faculty and curriculum focus on establishing quality and efficiencies pertaining to business, technology, and processes in graphic communications. Recent student research includes 3D printing quality analysis, consumer preferences for printed textiles, user experience in digital publishing, and implementation of lean techniques in printing. Our faculty are experts in many different areas, including print, business, color management, web and IT, digital publishing, imaging, and typography. Students have the opportunity to get hands-on experience by working with faculty as graduate assistants either in the classroom or assisting with faculty research. Graduates are employed as industry leaders in advertising, publishing, business operations, communication processes, and product developments.

Delivered in collaboration with leading industry professionals, including our partners for this MA, Comma Press, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for a variety of careers in publishing.

You’ll develop creative writing across a variety of forms, focusing on transmedia storytelling and skills to independently publish your work as a publisher; learning skills in editing, PR and marketing, design, production, and budgeting. Analyze the cultural and critical influences on the writer and publishing industry, as well as your own practice.

You’ll graduate with essential publishing skills, from writing persuasive, concise copy and text editing, to communicating brand identity and audience research. We’ll teach you how to layout content and manipulate images using industry-standard software, with opportunities to develop your skills in image use, video; photography; app creation; and HTML.

This course examines not only the craft of writing but also how the publishing industry works. You develop a creative writing portfolio alongside studying trends in the industry.

Our English Literature and Publishing degree has been designed to enable you to acquire specialised subject knowledge while developing practical and professional skills that you can apply to a wide range of industries and careers. English Literature introduces you to an incredible range of literary worlds. From classic texts to new and unfamiliar writing, you'll be asked to think differently about what ‘literature’ can be and to explore original ways of reading and analyzing it. We’ll ask you to place your reading in wider contexts, and to draw on other disciplines to deepen your understanding and sharpen your insights.