The LEd Laboratorio di Editoria aims to provide a sound understanding of the environment and the tools required to work professionally in the publishing sector, both traditional and digital, as well as in those sectors that require publishing skills.
In particular, the training will cover the key stages in the production of a book or an e-book (concept development, from manuscript to layout, proofreading, graphic design, file preparation for printing and online publication), administrative management (contracts, copyright, archiving and stock management), distribution (physical and online channels) and promotion (websites, social media, reviews, book launches, dedicated events).

During the workshop, we will also cover aspects more specifically related to the production and dissemination of e-books (or digital publications), particularly in relation to the models and processes involved in the production and dissemination of scientific communication (with a particular focus on open access) and to emerging approaches and technologies such as Open Science and artificial intelligence (AI). Finally, in response to recent legislative developments, part of the programme will be devoted to an in-depth examination of the characteristics of an accessible digital publication, and thus to the formalisation of content in a manner that meets accessibility requirements. To complement and round off the training, companies and professionals from the sector will be invited to share their experiences and will be directly involved in the workshop’s activities.

In addition to the specific content, the workshop will develop the following cross-cutting skills: creative competence to experiment with new ways of ‘creating culture’; basic digital skills, to make informed use of information technologies and new means of communication; communication skills, to convey the book and its contents clearly and effectively; the ability to work in a team, to share one’s skills and experience, coordinate efforts, complement one another and complete the various tasks.

Target audience: the workshop is aimed at students at the University of Macerata, as well as people from outside the University, such as cultural practitioners.
Dates: October – December 2026; Fridays and Saturdays; classes begin on 9 October 2026.
Places available: maximum 30
Attendance: classes will be held in person at the Sala Sbriccoli in the Biblioteca didattica (Piazza Oberdan, 4 – Macerata) and the Polo Pantaleoni (Via della Pescheria vecchia, 26 – Macerata). 
To obtain a certificate of attendance, participants must attend at least 75 per cent of the sessions and submit a final report.
Each participant will be awarded an Open Badge.
Participation in the LED may, at the student’s request, be assessed for the award of study credits under the category of ‘additional educational activities’ (Article 10, paragraph 5, Ministerial Decree 270/2004).
The course is free of charge.

Programme
The publishing process – 2 hours
Publishing today – 2 hours
Editorial work: text editing, layout and proofreading – 8 hours
Graphic design: graphic design and publishing, covers – 4 hours
Graphic design: illustrations – 4 hours
Publishing for young people – 2 hours
Translation – 4 hours
Contracts and copyright (sale and purchase of rights) – 3 hours
The publishing business – 3 hours
Academic publishing, Open Science and Open Access – 4 hours
The role of Artificial Intelligence – 6 hours
E-books, innovative publishing, audiobooks and accessibility – 3 hours
Distribution and distribution platforms – 3 hours
Event communication and press office – 4 hours
How to write a review, the web and social media – 4 hours
Videos and podcasts as editorial resources – 4 hours

Faculty: Giorgia Berardinelli (editor-in-chief of Rrose Sélavy), Andrea W. Castellanza (instructor and trainer, podcast and video creator), Francesca Chiappa (director of Hacca edizioni), Giulia Ciarapica (writer, literary critic, book influencer), Giacomo D’Angelo (CEO of StreetLib), Sergio Elisei (graphic design department Gruppo Editoriale Eli), Paola Galimberti (head of Milano University Press), Daniele Garbuglia (Art director Gruppo Editoriale Eli), Loredana Lipperini (writer, journalist, radio host), Daniele Olschki (president of Casa Editrice Leo S. Olschki), Claudia Palmarucci (illustrator, Accademia delle Belle Arti di Macerata), Valentina Parlato (rights department at Quodlibet), Patrizia Renzi (presso office at Più Libri Più Liberi, Fondazione Maria e Goffredo Bellonci), Gianluca Rocchetti (free lance +studiocrocevia graphic design studio), Stella Sacchini (translator, writer)

To register: application form (Word), application form (PDF)
Enrolment will be on a first-come, first-served basis until all available places are filled. Applications must be sent exclusively by email to info.ceum@unimc.it no later than 23:59 on 5 October 2026. The date of dispatch of the application will be taken as proof of submission. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Recipient/responsible office: Area Servizi bibliotecari e editoriali – Ufficio EUM Edizioni Università di Macerata, Piazza Oberdan, 4 – 62100 Macerata.
Email subject line (compulsory): “Domanda di partecipazione – LEd Laboratorio di Editoria”.
The application form must be dated and signed:
- with a digital signature (certified by a person registered on the CNIPA/AgID registers), or
- with a handwritten signature, accompanied by an uncertified copy (front and back) of a valid identity document.

The poster for the LEd Laboratorio di Editoria, 2nd edition, 2026

The programme for the LEd Laboratorio di Editoria, 2nd edition, 2026