Samuel Freedman
Photo: Eileen Barrroso
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It’s an impressive record: Since 1991, Samuel Freedman’s book writing course at the Graduate School of Journalism has produced 24 published books, another 16 under contract, and numerous magazine articles and anthology chapters. The books on this shelf were all written by his students. As part of his recipe for success, Freedman, an award-winning journalist himself, puts students through their writing paces. Each week, they pen articles to practice narrative writing, all while drafting overview essays and chapters of books they hope to eventually publish. Wannabe authors are undaunted by the challenge. “I generally have about 40 to 50 students applying for 16 places,” says Freedman. “And word about the class has gotten outside the J-school, because over the years I’ve also had applicants, some of whom I did accept, from SIPA, the MFA nonfiction program, and the Revson Fellowship.” To get into Freedman’s class, all you need are a book idea and a dream.
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