Articles

The editor offers appreciation for the notes of appreciation that have come her way, and the reminder to pay them forward

A Bloomberg Businessweek lede weaves techniques of travel writing and suspense novels to set up a tale of corporate mismanagement

A round-about tip, a dogged pursuit and some creative tactics made the career of a young reporter and helped end a war

After six-plus years, the Storyboard editor is handing the keyboard forward

A freelance science journalist took up drumming, dared to jam some jazz — and found a way to do fast-jazz story drafts

A kitchen renovation reminds a writer that not every story can be saved without a complete rewrite and a thoughtful blueprint

The editor muses on how cultural references have the power to make writing more intimate and authentic, but can also leave readers out

After four years reporting, writing and rewriting, a first-time book author sends in her manuscript — then braces for another year-plus of work

The editor muses on long road trips, limited radio reception and the things she's learned from listening to clear-channel country

A forward-thinking journalist danced through 45,000 Fitbit steps, cried three times and came away with nine lessons that could make us better storytellers