Articles A journalist’s journey into her family story leads to a history of American pie Washington Post columnist Megan McArdle baked a humble dessert into a big idea November 22, 2023 Dustin Renwick Taking aim at gun violence coverage By Jacqui BanaszynskiOn Wednesday last week, I had a plan for the newsletter: All manner of tidbits were collecting in a file and it was time to use the best… November 21, 2023 Jacqui Banaszynski Peek inside a successful book proposal Author Kim Cross annotates the lengthy proposal that landed a contract for the book that revisits the 1993 Polly Klaas kidnapping November 17, 2023 Carly Stern Nonfiction author Kim Cross breaks down how to sell a book proposal The narrative journalist details the upside of rejection, the importance of timing, the value of a good agent and the reality of advances November 17, 2023 Carly Stern Will history be served by email clutter? By Jacqui BanaszynskiAccording to the adage, people don’t regret the things they did in life — only those they didn’t.I don’t buy it — anymore than I buy the assurance… November 15, 2023 Jacqui Banaszynski A newspaper re-embraces print The Guardian again bets on elegant design, elegant writing and a print publication to showcase the best of in-depth nonfiction journalism November 15, 2023 Jacqui Banaszynski The Post-it puzzle of a big writing project Author and journalism teacher Mallary Tenore Tarpley uses Post-its and origami paper to outline her reported memoir on eating disorders November 9, 2023 Mallary Tenore Tarpley “…last straws and camels’ backs…” —Charles P. Pierce (paraphrased) on college basketball coach Bobby Knight November 8, 2023 Jacqui Banaszynski The core role of editors in trustworthy journalism In frenzied times and a strained news economy, editors are often the first to be cut — just when they are needed more than ever November 7, 2023 Jacqui Banaszynski “History is a merciless judge.” —David Grann in his nonfiction book "Killers of the Flower Moon" November 2, 2023 Jacqui Banaszynski Previous 1 … 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 … 245 Next