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Journalism and Creative Nonfiction

  • Develops Voice
  • Strengthens Technical Skills
  • Shapes Tone and Style

The ability to tell an engaging and compelling story is fundamental to both journalistic writing and creative nonfiction. Learn the technical reporting skills necessary for a career in journalism or gain the confidence to write and publish your memoir, personal essay, or opinion piece. Develop strong stories for a variety of media—print and digital magazines and newspapers, video, podcasts, social media platforms--and learn to pitch your work to editors. Try an introductory or advanced class or explore our Certificate in Journalism and Newswriting .

This semester, study in-person or from anywhere in the world from the safety and comfort of your home through online or remote instruction.

Interviews and Profiles

Learn how to conduct effective interviews, fashion them into articles, and get them published.

2024 Summer
1 section

Creative Nonfiction

Creative nonfiction is an expansive mode of inquiry that integrates personal narrative with critical reflection. In this course, we’ll...

2024 Summer
1 section

Introduction to Podcasting and Radio Reporting

If you want to create a podcast or work in radio, learn everything you need to get started in this beginner’s workshop.

2024 Spring
+ 1 more semester
2 sections

Introduction to the Media Industry

In this two-session course taught by a senior magazine editor with deep experience in newspaper, magazine, and digital media as well as...

2024 Spring
1 section

Media Literacy: An Overview

When working in media jobs, it’s essential to be both a savvy consumer of the news as well as a thoughtful editor. This class, taught by a...

2024 Spring
+ 1 more semester
2 sections

Multimedia Storytelling

Multimedia storytelling has the power to provide context and depth to news stories, fundraising drives, marketing campaigns, and personal...

2024 Spring
+ 1 more semester
2 sections

Feature Writing in the Digital Age

This practical workshop is designed to prepare you for writing and publishing feature articles.

2024 Spring
1 section

Writing That Gets Noticed

This course will teach you how to break through the noise and get attention for your writing from readers, editors, and gatekeepers. Whether you...

2024 Spring
1 section

How to Write Op-Eds and Personal Essays

Learn how to write essays and then get them published in magazines, in newspapers, and online.

2024 Spring
1 section

Entertainment Journalism

Raise your arts IQ and gain a solid understanding of how to write publishable articles that inform and entertain and can be pitched to major outlets.

Newswriting and Reporting

In this course, you will learn the central aspects of newswriting and reporting for both print and digital platforms, from crafting the unique...

Creating a Narrative Podcast

Acquire the training to launch your own story-driven podcast series, and leave the course with your own 15- to 20-minute pilot.

Writing About Your Life Through Memoir, Essays, and Articles

Whether you are writing your life story, exploring a lifelong passion, or expanding your writing skills, this eight-week online course offers...