Articles Deadline journalism unplugged By Jacqui BanaszynskiThe recent issues I could write about for Storyboard are many: the pros and cons of using a thesaurus; how we both hunger for and dread feedback on… June 20, 2023 Jacqui Banaszynski Finding the “bigger and higher purpose” to cover transgender issues and suicide William Wan of The Washington Post wove a braided profile a state lawmaker and her late son in their battle against anti-trans laws 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 …” — Cynthia Barnes of Denver Westword in her obit of a local bartender 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 Previous 1 … 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 … 241 Next
