Articles Finding the “bigger and higher purpose” to cover transgender issues and suicide By Trevor PyleFor state legislator Karen Berg of Kentucky, the fight against anti-trans legislation was entwined with the memory of her transgender son, Henry. For reporter Willian Wan of The… June 15, 2023 Trevor Pyle “Star Trek” as a guide to sharing intimate, personal details A PhD researcher in neuroscience finds a useful tool to decide when and how to use personal stories in her science writing June 13, 2023 Chloe Page “… it’s not terribly unusual to see grown men crying …” By Erik Ness Most streets worth walking — and bars worth drinking in — contain multitudes. Writers love to have choices. But with so many options available, the challenge becomes… June 2, 2023 Erik Ness Reconstructing a murky maze of blame Lauren Smiley of Wired spent four years tracking the first pedestrian fatality involving a bicyclist, Uber and a self-driving car June 1, 2023 Chip Scanlan Climbing the “ladder of abstraction” to evoke empathy and elevate your message A concept adapted from theories of rhetoric can help writers choose details that add both intimacy and universality to a story May 31, 2023 Korrina Duffy Inspiration and planning for the next chapter — of life and writing By Jacqui BanaszynskiLast week life brought me one of those full-circle gifts. I’m hosting my friend Cristian Lupsa for a few days in Seattle and at the mountain cabin. I… May 30, 2023 Jacqui Banaszynski When a reporter is slain, another picks up the story The Washington Post sent Lizzie Johnson to Las Vegas to continue an investigation started by Review-Journal reporter Jeff German May 24, 2023 Chip Scanlan End notes: The neglected art of story walk-offs By Jacqui BanaszynskiI still remember, with a wince and a laugh, the time I was fretting over a conference keynote. I had X amount of time, X-plus amount of material… May 23, 2023 Jacqui Banaszynski Endings: How to leave readers satisfied ~ and wanting more In Narrative Elements 4, Lauren Kessler pays practical attention to the oft-neglected challenge of story endings May 19, 2023 Lauren Kessler “Poetic explorations” in a podcast from inside and outside prison walls The final post in the revived "Audio Danger" series gives voice to the moments and memories of imprisoned people May 18, 2023 Julia Barton Previous 1 … 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 … 246 Next
