Traveling the world, interviewing fascinating people, uncovering gripping tales: writing longform magazine stories can look like the absolute dream. But how do you break in?

In this class, award-winning journalist Boyce Upholt will share the practices that helped him build a career in magazine writing -- without going to journalism school. The class will be structured around a close examination of a successful “pitch” letter - the first step in getting editors to consider your story, and one of the most important tools in your toolbox. After clarifying what kind of writing you want to do, you will learn specific steps to conceive and pitch an excellent story immediately. We will also talk about long-term best practices, from identifying and cultivating relationships with editors to managing money.

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