FHM Editing and Publishing Training Programme

To provide current students of the Faculty of Humanities (FHM) with hands-on practical experience in the various stages of the book publishing process, from initial planning and content creation to final publication and promotion.
To deliver professional training through workshops led by industry experts, enabling participants to acquire essential skills in editing, design, typesetting, proofreading, and related publishing activities.
To deepen participants' understanding of the publishing industry, enhance their awareness of career opportunities in editing and publishing, and support their professional exploration and development in this field.

FHM full-time undergraduate students (Years 1–4 for BEd programmes; Years 1–3 for BA programmes);
Able to communicate in Cantonese; and
Strong reading and writing skills required (proficiency in bilingual Chinese-English writing is highly advantageous).

Participants are expected to:

Attend all scheduled workshops and training sessions; and
Commit to full and active participation throughout the entire programme duration.

Participants will engage in a comprehensive training experience covering key aspects of publishing, including:

Location: The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po Campus

Participants will:

Receive guidance from industry professionals on editing, proofreading, typesetting, book design, and promotion strategies;
Participate in practical exercises such as text input, layout design, and content review; and
Work collaboratively on a real or simulated publication project to apply learned skills.

Participants will:

Contribute to different stages of producing a publication (e.g., content selection, editing, design, proofreading, and promotional activities); and
Gain insight into the end-to-end workflow of book publishing in a supportive and mentored environment.

Register for the programme by completing the online form:

Enquiries:

For more information, please contact Miss Jin via email at fhm-ep@eduhk.hk.