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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

A Seattle Times intern resisted easy news angles to learn the truth of recovery for five women mountain bikers who survived a cougar attack

The editor muses on the value that can be found in saved links and old clips

From a tribute by Mary Lou Logsdon, a spiritual advisor and writer in St. Paul, Minnesota, upon the death of a friend

Esquire's Mark Warren immersed himself in evangelical Alabama to find the pain and grace behind a beloved pastor's suicideKim Cross