Enrol in ARTS2042: The Business of Literature

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how literary professionals get books to cross borders

Published on the 15 August 2025

ARTS2042: The Business of Literature is on offer in Term 3 2026.

This course draws on a range of practical, theoretical, analytical and creative approaches. In completing this course, you will:

Understand the social, political, economic and aesthetic realities that inform how literature operates across global contexts
Dive into the machinery of writing industries through engaging case studies from Asia-Pacific to the Middle East and the Americas
Receive direct guidance from industry practitioners in publishing, translating and editing
Go behind the scenes to understand how cultural forces shape what gets published and how literary professionals navigate complex landscapes.

You'll finish with practical skills and insider knowledge that will give you a competitive edge in Arts and Humanities careers.