Transformative. Rejuvenating. Inspirational. The Impact of The War Horse Writing Seminars
The War Horse’s Writing Seminars ensure those most affected by war have the chance to share their stories and have a voice in the national conversation.
The War Horse Ensures Veterans and Military Families Are Better Understood and Represented in the Media
The War Horse is an award-winning newsroom educating the public on military service through journalism, public forums, and writing seminars. Since 2016, we have trained 50 veterans and military family members during four writing seminars alongside award-winning journalists and authors. Our War Horse Fellows have written for New York Times Magazine and CNN, and have appeared on PBS NewsHour and at SXSW. Our programs have been recognized for excellence in investigative reporting, multimedia storytelling, and business innovation.
Our Newsroom by the Numbers
175+
first person reflections
45+
reporting projects
60+
community engagements
10+
honors and awards
4+
writing seminars
50+
War Horse Fellows
24+
guest speakers
Military Branch
Gender
Our Newsroom by the Numbers
160+
first person reflections
35+
reporting projects
60+
community engagements
5+
pieces of legislation influenced
10+
honors and awards
4+
writing seminars
50+
War Horse Fellows
24+
guest speakers
Military Branch
Gender
Our Newsroom by the Numbers
158+
first person reflections
34+
reporting projects
60+
community engagements
9+
honors and awards
4+
writing seminars
50+
War Horse Fellows
24+
guest speakers
Military Branch
Gender
The War Horse Partners with Leading Newsrooms to Bridge the Military-Civilian Divide
Our team publishes original reporting alongside leading newsrooms that have included the Center for Investigative Reporting and Vanity Fair. The impact of our reporting was highlighted in Esquire and on the front page of The New York Times, and has empowered countless survivors of sexual violence. During a time when nearly 60% of Americans state that they distrust news media, a recent audience survey shows The War Horse is a trusted source of news with 91% reader satisfaction.
43%
respondents do not subscribe to any other military newsletter
60%
of readers feel they’d lose an irreplaceable news source if The War Horse ceased to exist tomorrow
98%
of readers find our newsletters informative
The War Horse Partners with Leading Newsrooms to Bridge the Military-Civilian Divide
Our team publishes original reporting alongside leading newsrooms that have included the Center for Investigative Reporting and Vanity Fair. The impact of our reporting was highlighted in Esquire and on the front page of The New York Times, and has empowered countless survivors of sexual violence. During a time when nearly 60% of Americans state that they distrust news media, a recent audience survey shows The War Horse is a trusted source of news with 91% reader satisfaction.
43%
respondents do not subscribe to any other military newsletter
60%
of readers feel they’d lose an irreplaceable news source if The War Horse ceased to exist tomorrow
98%
of readers find our newsletters informative
The War Horse Is Telling a Unique Story that Drives the Conversation at the Local and National Level
40+
foundations and major donors
have awarded grants to The War Horse, including Reva and David Logan Foundation, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, and Ford Foundation.
38+
corporate sponsors and industry partners
have partnered with The War Horse, including Starbucks, Wounded Warrior Project, Barnes & Noble, and Columbia University.
750+
individual donors
have supported The War Horse, protecting our independence.
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Informative. Honest. Fearless. The War Horse’s Audience Survey Results
More than 250 readers shared valuable insights that will inform our strategy and the topics our newsroom explores. We wanted to share the results.
As the ‘Forever War’ Drags On, Veterans Bring Battlefield Knowledge to the Newsroom
In March 2018, The War Horse was featured by Columbia Journalism Review for our team’s work addressing the decline in military coverage at for-profit and non-profit media organizations.
The War Horse Publishes Writing Seminar Anthology
|The War Horse StaffOur most recent Writing Seminar for Medics and Corpsmen brought together a dozen veterans to help find and shape their stories. These are their reflections.