St. Bonaventure University has added a bachelor’s degree program in literary publishing and editing.

Approved by the state this spring, the program will begin enrolling students in the fall.

Building on faculty strengths and alumni networks, the program will prepare students to enter careers in publishing and editing, including in the areas of copyediting, proofreading, marketing, sales, and communication work.

“In appealing to students who are dedicated readers and writers and who seek to position their talents for a distinct market, this program reinvigorates the university’s liberal-arts focused mission with a practical, skills-driven approach,” said Dr. Megan Walsh, professor of English and program director.

Courses will teach students about the production of small press literary magazines; peer-reviewed journals in the Arts and Humanities; textbooks designed for English and college and high school writing; and literary books produced by commercial presses.

For questions or to learn more about the B.A. in literary publishing and editing, contact Walsh at mwalsh@sbu.edu, Dr. Matt King, English Department chair, at mrking@sbu.edu, or visit www.sbu.edu/LPE.

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