Explore a career in publishing with Emerson’s Publishing and Writing Master’s program. Whether your goal is to work as an editor, literary agent, or writer, you’ll learn the skills needed to build a career in book, magazine, or digital publishing.
Located in the publishing hub of downtown Boston, you’ll network and intern at a large variety of publishers while you grow your skills in writing and editing, production and design, and marketing. Our on-campus extracurriculars include working at two award-winning literary journals, teaching opportunities, and more.
Available full-time or part-time to fit your needs, Emerson’s Publishing and Writing Master’s is 40 credits and taught by Publishing professionals.
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Real-World Experience
Gain real marketable experience through opportunities to intern at a literary agency, magazine, or book publisher or to teach college composition.
Customizable Program
Take classes in a variety of areas including book, magazine, and electronic publishing to meet your interests.
Accomplished Faculty
Learn from publishing and writing professionals with experience at major industry sources like Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Hachette, Viking, Penguin, Newsweek, Inc., Boston magazine, The New York Times, and The Atlantic Monthly.
