Articles “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 ‘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 Journalism prizes as motivation, not destination By Jacqui BanaszynskiFor four decades now, I’ve laid down a motivational challenge for myself: Can I be involved in at least one journalism project each year that wins a significant… May 17, 2023 Jacqui Banaszynski Previous 1 … 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 … 243 Next