MA Creative Writing and Publishing in London United Kingdom | City St George's, University of London

Essential detailsEnhance your business acumen while refining your creative writing abilities to prepare for a career in publishing. This program provides hands-on publishing experience while cultivating your creative practice, enabling you to advance both your writing craft and understanding of the publishing field.Course advantagesYou'll explore the dynamic realm of commercial publishing and discover how various industry sectors – from mainstream fiction to scholarly publications – interconnect within the global marketplace.We strive to elevate your creative writing capabilities, especially in short story and novel writing, through frequent workshops led by established authors. You'll also acquire practical print and digital competencies to effectively navigate and contribute to the publishing landscape.The publishing component of your MA will concentrate on digital transformation's impact on the industry and explore diverse publishing roles. The curriculum covers key sectors including commercial fiction/non-fiction, children's literature, and educational/academic publishing.Learning approachInstruction combines lectures, workshops, tutorials, group projects, seminars, and independent research.Industry experts and published authors will regularly share their insights through guest lectures.Publishing and writing courses facilitate discussions about contemporary industry challenges. We emphasize reflective practice throughout all applied learning activities.At City, we cultivate a supportive publishing network through outstanding faculty, industry guests, and personalized guidance via tutorials and project mentorship.