HKS Communications Program
The HKS Communications Program offers courses, workshops and other learning opportunities for HKS affiliates on writing topics:
- Writing Consultants
- Writing consultants are available to meet with the HKS community. You must schedule an appointment in advance.
- Communications Workshops
- A number of free workshops and courses for credit are offered on the writing and publications process.
- Workshop Materials
- Handouts from past HKS Communication Program writings workshops.
- Writing, Public Speaking & Digital Communications Resources
- Links to other websites that offer advice on writing.
Although oriented towards undergraduates, Harvard's Bureau of Study Counsel offers handouts and workshops on the writing process. HKS students are eligible to attend BSC workshops.
Harvard Library Books & Journals on Publishing
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Handbook for Academic Authors
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Call Number: onlineISBN: 9780521194983Publication Date: 2009The book includes detailed advice on how to write and publish articles, scholarly monographs, also textbooks, anthologies, multi-author books, and trade books. -
The Handbook of Scholarly Writing and Publishing
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Call Number: Online Access & Check for Print Copies in HOLLISISBN: 9780470393352Publication Date: 2011This handbook covers how to develop writing skills by offering guidance on becoming an excellent manuscript reviewer and outlining what makes a good review, and includes advice on follow-through with editors, rejection, and rewrites and re-submittals. -
The Business of Being a Writer
by Call Number: HKS Library, PN161 F744ISBN: 9780226393162Publication Date: 2018The Business of Being a Writer offers the business education writers need but so rarely receive. It is meant for early-career writers looking to develop a realistic set of expectations about making money from their work or for working writers who want a better understanding of the industry. Writers will gain a comprehensive picture of how the publishing world works--from queries and agents to blogging and advertising--and will learn how they can best position themselves for success over the long term. Author, Jane Friedman, has more than twenty years of experience in the publishing industry, with an emphasis on digital media strategy for authors and publishers. -
Writing Feature Articles
by Call Number: onlineISBN: 9780240516912Publication Date: 2005Focus on research and writing of successful of feature articles for online and print publications. -
Writing Your Journal Article in 12 Weeks
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Call Number: Lamont & Widener Libraries Z471 .B45 2009ISBN: 9781412957014Publication Date: 2009A twelve week approach to write a paper that is acceptable for publication. This resource focuses specifically on publishing humanities and social science journal articles. -
Storycraft
by Call Number: Lamont Library, PN3377.5.R45 H37 2011ISBN: 9780226318141Publication Date: 2011A definitive guide to the methods and mechanics of crafting narrative nonfiction. With examples that draw from magazine essays, book-length nonfiction narratives, documentaries, and radio programs.
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Journal of Scholarly PublishingWritten for the scholarly writing community audience. Some articles suggest ways to get effectively published in books and journals, while others address such topics as editorial and publishing policy, computer applications, electronic publishing, effective marketing and business management.
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Publishing Research QuarterlyThis journal covers trade and textbook publishing, as well as scholarly journals and books.