Magazine Journalism
ENGLISH CWNM
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Course Information
Description
This course will focus on longform journalism published in magazines. We will read and analyze published magazine pieces, including profiles, investigative pieces and other features. Our reading list will be drawn from magazines large (Harper’s, The New Yorker) and small (n+1). We will discuss both the process of writing such pieces—pitching, researching, reporting, drafting, and editing—and the techniques required to write informative, engaging, elegant magazine journalism. In addition to short writing exercises performed in class and outside of class, each student will write one long piece over the course of the semester and will workshop the piece with the whole class. We will also discuss the ethical issues that arise while reporting. Guest speakers will offer their perspective on writing and editing magazines.
Class Notes
Admission by application only. For information on specific application requirements and instructions, please see the full course listing on the English Department website.
DEADLINE: For all Fall 2026 workshops, applications will open by Monday, March 23 and are due via Submittable by 11:59pm on Sunday, April 5. Students will be notified of admissions decisions by 4:00pm ET on Thursday, April 9, and must accept/claim their seats within 24 hours. Workshops will meet the first week of classes.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
