St. Bonaventure University
Literary Publishing & Editing
The Bachelor of Arts in Literary Publishing and Editing prepares students to enter careers in publishing and editing, including in the areas of copyediting, proofreading, marketing, sales, and communication work.
The career-driven major in Literary Publishing and Editing maximizes the strengths of the Department of English at St. Bonaventure while presenting students with a dynamic skills-oriented curriculum with direct links to exciting, in-demand career pipelines.
This program is tailored to appeal to students who are dedicated readers and writers, and who wish to position those talents for a distinct market.
Courses will teach students about the production of small-press literary magazines, peer-reviewed journals in the arts and humanities, textbooks designed for college and high school writing and literature courses, and literary books produced by commercial presses.
This program is tailored to appeal to students who are dedicated readers and writers, and who wish to position those talents for a distinct market.
Courses will teach students about the production of small-press literary magazines, peer-reviewed journals in the arts and humanities, textbooks designed for college and high school writing and literature courses, and literary books produced by commercial presses.
Program information
Bachelor of Arts in Literary Publishing and Editing
The major in Literary Publishing and Editing prepares students to enter careers in publishing and editing, including in the areas of copyediting, proofreading, marketing, sales, and communication work.
Degree requirements and a four-year plan of study
SBU introduces new Certificate in Investigative Reporting
Oct 23, 2026 | The Jandoli School of Communication at St. Bonaventure University is introducing a new undergraduate Certificate in Investigative Reporting for students who want to develop advanced skills in deeply reported journalism.
Poet Brandon Shimoda to read from his work March 12
Feb 24, 2026 | St. Bonaventure University will host a virtual reading and conversation with award-winning poet and essayist Brandon Shimoda March 12.
LPE Professionals Series finishes its first year
Jun 5, 2025 | In service of its mission to ready students for post-graduate success and teach hands-on skills, the Literary Publishing and Editing program inaugurated its Professionals Series in the fall of 2024.
Contact Us
Dr. Joseph Hall
Director, Literary Publishing & Editing Program
Assistant Professor, English
Plassmann Hall 320
