SFU SUMMER PUBLISHING WORKSHOPS
"Simon Fraser University contributes more to the education of aspiring book publishers than any other in Canada." ~ Tiffany Regaudie, Production Editor, NeWestPress
Never has a career in publishing been so exciting!
The SFU Summer Publishing Workshops offer you a chance to learn from and work with more than 100 of North America's top editors, writers, marketers, designers, publishers, and new media moguls. They will challenge and guide you through one of the most intense and valuable educational experiences you may ever have.
I can pinpoint a few career highlights, one of them is completing the grueling (but rewarding) SFU program, and another is returning some years later to join its faculty. I hold this program in the highest regard."~ Randy Chan, Director of Marketing, Random House of Canada
Participate in real-world industry simulations. Work in state-of-the-art computer labs using up-to-the-minute software and technology. Learn by participating in courses tailored to reflect the evolving industry landscape.
This summer visit beautiful Vancouver and hone your publishing skills. Get the inside track on the latest technology and trends in book, magazine and online publishing.
Get the most extensive training in North America!
Hands-on projects, lectures, and roundtable discussions in our one- and two-week immersion workshops challeng you to dive into the practical details of editing and publishing. Immersion workshops start at 8:30 or 9 am and run until 10:30 pm, with breaks for coffee and meals. When you have finished, you're ready to succeed in the publishing world.
Intensive workshops run into the early evening and place a strong focus on individual projects.
One- and two-day workshops give you smaller bite of the pie and are jam-packed with information, expertise and resources.
The SFU Summer Publishing Workshops are renown for the high calibre of faculty and the equally high curriculum standards.
Each fall some of the top minds in and around publishing are consulted to ensure each workshop delivers the latest need-to-know information participants have come to expect.
Explore the website and when you're ready just fill out a registration form and we'll see you in the summer!