Creative Writing Program | Harvard Extension School - Harvard Extension Writers' Residency | Editor Jenny Molberg on Getting Published

Jenny Molberg, editor-in-chief of Ploughshares, joins Harvard Extension School’s writers' residency to help students understand the publishing world. In this video, she answers common questions about agents, editors, cover letters, and submissions, offering practical guidance for emerging writers. Jenny shares how the Harvard Extension School creative writing program demystifies the publication process by giving students direct access to industry professionals. She also emphasizes the importance of building a writing community and how peers can act as first readers, long-term collaborators, and creative partners throughout a writer’s career. Harvard Extension School offers flexible, rigorous degrees and certificates designed for ambitious writers, providing pathways to develop craft, build community, and gain industry insight. Learn more about the Creative Writing and Literature Master's Degree Program: https://extension.harvard.edu/academics/programs/creative-writing-and-literature-graduate-program/