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The true crime narrative of the FBI hunt for the kidnapper of 12-year-old Polly Klaas is compared to the literary style of "In Cold Blood"

A master and pioneer of narrative nonfiction, Franklin was a demanding teacher and unapologetic force for better writing

The two-time Pulitzer winner and author of the nonfiction narrative how-to, "Writing for Story," influenced two generations of journalistic masters

A science journalist who typically writes to a structure experimented with free-form bursts she learned from playing with paint and music

Rachel Corbett hunted back through generations of art deals, international laws and tax havens to explore suspicions about a family's hidden fortune

The editor reflects on how a career covering the news valued curiosity and encouraged a life of intellectual exploration

In a quick personal post, a veteran journalist executes a disciplined fake that keeps readers engaged — and rewards them with a surprise

Drew Harwell peeked behind the screen of OnlyFans, a social media sex site, for The Washington Post's "creator economy" series

The renowned author shares insights on vetting story ideas, meticulous research and revision, the value of editors and pitching The New Yorker

The New Yorker writer and bestselling author — who says he's not a “natural writer” — shares the research and writing process behind his latest book