“A world where chasing butterflies isn’t scary”: Jonaz McMillan on Writing, Representation, and Sundance
As Jonaz McMillan approaches his graduation from Emerson’s Writing for Film and TV program, he reflects on how this program has helped him make an impact in the screenwriting industry and beyond. Now living in Los Angeles after spending most … Continued
Is an MFA Really Worth It? Our Answer May Surprise You.
When prospective students contemplate pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree, or an MFA, they can be subjected to a myriad of outside opinions, many of them skeptical. Will this degree be worth the time and cost? Will it lead … Continued
An Emersonian’s Local Guide to the Best Libraries
In honor of National Library Week—celebrated this year from April 6th to 12th—we’re highlighting five of Greater Boston’s best libraries for Emersonians to explore. National Library Week, an annual event sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) since 1958, honors … Continued
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Honoring a Woman Behind Emerson Grad Studies
Women’s History Month is all about spotlighting the strong women who drive success and inspire change, sometimes from behind the scenes. This March, who better to interview than a woman who constantly works to make the Emerson experience as seamless … Continued
Imagining New Ways Forward: First-Year Grad Student Terra King on Journalism
In Emerson’s online Journalism and Media Innovation MA program, students learn contemporary journalistic skills from expert faculty. Emerson students focus on multimedia storytelling, audience-specific writing, global community reporting, and so much more. The program’s fully online and asynchronous format gives … Continued
Inside Lovestruck Books: Cambridge’s First Romance Bookstore
Emily Goyanes, a Publishing and Writing MA student expected to graduate Fall ‘25, has taken hands-on experience in the book world to the next level. She works as a bookseller at Lovestruck Books, the first romance-focused bookstore to open in … Continued
Interested in Becoming an Author? Take the Novel Writing Course!
“There is no ‘right’ way to write a novel… it is always a unique process of discovery,” says Rick Reiken, a professor within Emerson’s Writing, Literature & Publishing department. He is also the author of three books, the most recent … Continued
Writing for Film and Television MFA: Student Spotlights
Screenwriters make a mark on society with their complex storytelling through visual media. At Emerson, our graduate students in the Writing for Film and Television MFA program work tirelessly to make their words jump off the page. Read along as … Continued
Graduate and Professional Studies Fall 2024 Newsletter
As we look back on the Fall 2024 semester, there are many graduate students, programs, and faculty achievements to celebrate. Thank you to everyone who made the end of 2024 memorable. Program Spotlight: Journalism and Media Innovation The Emerson College … Continued
Five of the Best Restaurants for Valentine’s Day in Boston
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time of year to celebrate the people who mean the most to you. Whether you’re toasting to a significant other or planning a festive Galentine’s Day night out with your besties, Boston’s vibrant food scene … Continued