Department of Writing, Literature & Publishing

Department of Writing, Literature & Publishing News

The latest faculty, staff, and student news in the Department of Writing, Literature & Publishing. For the latest College news and upcoming events, visit the News & Events section.

Alum releases psychological thriller

In what he hopes will turn into a book series, Edward Weinman, MFA ’99, has just released a psychological thriller, The Ring Road, that delves into the darkness of a murder in remote Iceland.
First-Year Writing Program recognized

The First-Year Writing Program, in the Writing, Literature and Publishing Department, has been selected to receive a certificate of excellence from the Conference on College Composition and Communication.
Student food blog sizzles

Nisreen Galloway ’14 hopes her new website, SimmerMagazine.com, will become the go-to authority for young adults looking for dazzling dining experiences.
Ploughshares Winter 2012 issue now available

Ploughshares is excited to announce that the Winter 2012 issue edited by Ladette Randolph and John Skoyles is now available.
Student writes biography on Ray Bolger

Holly Van Leuven '12 is writing a biography on entertainer Ray Bolger, who played Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz as her BFA thesis project.
Publishing Gala is Success for WLP Students

Writing, Literature & Publishing students gathered to celebrate the work of Emerson’s publishing community at the inaugural Publishing Gala on Friday, November 16 in the Bill Bordy Theater.
Chinese-American student, soldier releases memoir

Not many people write memoirs at the ripe, old age of 21, but Frank Gao has.
E. Yarbrough work selected for Best American Essays

An essay previously published in the Emerson–based literary magazine Ploughshares has been chosen for publication in Best American Essays 2012.