MA in Publishing

MA in Publishing

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The Power of Connection: How LinkedIn Transformed our Marketing Campaign 

An interview of Emma Stonehouse by Becky Miles Working together over the year, the Exeter MA Publishing cohort created a book; Publishing and Literary Networks in the South West. Our work didn’t stop there, and we were soon considering how to market and promote it.  A LinkedIn page was suggested by Emma in the early stages of […]


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An Afternoon of Thought: Reflecting on the Discussions at the Publishing and Literary Networks of the South West Launch

by Olivia Hargood A few weeks ago, we held the launch for our publication. It was an amazing day and felt very satisfying after the many months working on it. As part of the launch event for the MA publication, like-minded publishing hopefuls and veterans came together to discuss pressing topics and issues facing the […]


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An Open Letter to the Publishing Industry: Love, the South West

by Hannah Van den Branden Dear Publishers,   You’re right, there have been steps in the right direction. But we were promised the world. A world of equal opportunities, equal access, equal footing. A world where calls for justice are not only heard, but answered, respected. So, where is it?   The bright, sparkling, and inclusive future […]


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Am I a Bookish Influencer Yet?: Reviewing Books, Proofs and Samplers from the 2024 London Book Fair

By Elizabeth Greenwood-Spicer It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a student at the London Book Fair with a Spotify tote bag and a dream, must be in want of free stuff. Bookmarks, upcoming release catalogues, coasters / beer mats (thanks, National Literacy Society!); chances are it ended up in my bag, and is the […]


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Hunting for Outrage: Is There a Diversity Problem Concerning Men in the Publishing Industry?

By Elizabeth Greenwood-Spicer In many ways, I am a very predictable woman: when the Chair of the panel I am about to mention said that what he was going to say would make me angry, he was entirely correct.  Before I delve further into my own depths of outrage, I’ll set the scene. It’s day […]


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The Importance of Regional Writing

By Hannah Van den Branden Let’s for a moment imagine ourselves in the same room. There’s a large white table at which we are sat, legs crossed, hands placed in our lap. We each have a notebook filled with lines and lines of ideas: scribbles, thoughts, dreams. I have poured my heart onto each page, […]


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Smuggler Gothic: Dark Tales from the Sunny South-West

When you think of the South-West of England, what springs to mind? Perhaps sunny weather, cities such as Exeter, Bath, and Bristol, or spectacular coastlines – you need only look as far as the cover of Publishing and Literary Networks in the South-West (this is a shameless plug only depending on how much my editor […]


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Blog

As a cohort of editors, designers, readers and writers, we certainly have a lot to say – consider our blog your backstage pass to the exciting work undertaken by our MA Publishing students! These insights will discuss a range of topics, including how-to guides for the industry, literary icons of the region, and behind-the-scenes access […]


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Welcome to our Blog

Welcome to the MA Publishing blog! Distinct from the Instagram and LinkedIn content published by other groups within our 2023-24 cohort, this blog is dedicated to providing an inside look into the publishing process of our recent publication Publishing and Literary Networks in the South West and the additional efforts of students within the MA […]


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