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Internship in Editing and Publishing

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Get hands-on work in the field as part of your Certificate in Literary Representation or Certificate in Editing and Publishing.

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Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
3.0
Current Formats
Independent Study/Internship
Cost
Starting at $600.00

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What you can learn.

Gain real-world experience completing 100 hours of work for an established press or agent
Get insight into the day-to-day work of professionals in the field
Identify which roles in the field interest you most
Apply the knowledge gained in your coursework in a working environment

About This Course

Candidates for the Certificate in Literary Representation and Certificate in Editing and Publishing complete 100 hours of internship work for a pre-approved literary agency or publisher. Over the course of the internship, they gain a practical understanding of the day-to-day operation of these businesses while engaging in professional development discussions with other interns in this course. Internships are restricted only to candidates in the Certificate in Literary Representation and Certificate in Editing and Publishing, and only to those students who have completed a substantive portion of their course work (at least 9 units). Students must complete the internship application for approval to enroll.

Fall 2025 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
REG#
404832
Fee:
$600.00
Independent Study/Internship
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Notes
Students must secure the internship on their own, and then will apply for permission to enroll in the internship via this page. In-person and virtual/remote internships are acceptable and there are many options within the field of editing and publishing that would be considered. Please feel free to check in with our team at writers@uclaextension.edu if you have questions regarding a specific internship opportunity, but a range of options would be considered.
Deadline
No refunds after September 15, 2025
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
REG#
405810
Fee:
$600.00
Independent Study/Internship
Updating...
Notes
Students must secure the internship on their own, and then will apply for permission to enroll in the internship via this page. In-person and virtual/remote internships are acceptable and there are many options within the field of editing and publishing that would be considered. Please feel free to check in with our team at writers@uclaextension.edu if you have questions regarding a specific internship opportunity, but a range of options would be considered.
Deadline
No refunds after December 29, 2025
Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

This course applies toward the following programs

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Editing and Publishing

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Editing and Publishing

certificate Get hands-on training for a career in editing, communication, or book and document production.

Get hands-on training for a career in editing, communication, or book and document production.

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