Author 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 “History is a merciless judge.” —David Grann in his nonfiction book "Killers of the Flower Moon" November 2, 2023 Story craft and presence is what the journalist brings to chaos By Jacqui BanaszynskiJet lag clawed at me for days after getting home from writing workshops in Romania. My return flights involved cancellations, delays, the demand to check a bag I… October 31, 2023 Notes from a nonfiction writing workshop From the mountains of Romania to storytellers everywhere: Sharing key lessons from a five-day immersion in craft October 26, 2023 A “wise and lovely” essay enchants the reader in a fellow writer A friend and former colleague analyzes the grace in a meditation by Ann Finkbeiner about the passing of seasons and years October 24, 2023 What happens between the sheets ~ and pages By Jacqui BanaszynskiI have a tendency to notice odd juxtapositions in the news. Many baffle me to the point of annoyance, as when a major news site tells me, on… October 18, 2023 Keep your focus on what’s in front of you By Jacqui BanaszynskiI have been weary with heartache, confusion and a deep sense of “should” since Hamas waged a vicious, surprise attack on Israel Oct. 7. The heartache and confusion… October 17, 2023 Goldilocks interviews: Too little, too much and just right By Jacqui BanaszynskiMy fandom of American TV police/crime procedurals goes back to sharing Agatha Christie mysteries with my mother, then watching “Perry Mason” on a not-very-sharp black-and-white TV. I loved… October 13, 2023 When journalism is emptied of journalism A career newspaperman warns of the dangers that come with viewing journalism and other creative work as "content" October 12, 2023 Lessons on what not always to do in interviews By Jacqui BanaszynskiLast week brought the sad news of the deaths of more fine journalists I’ve been graced to know. One was Jim Caple, who was one of those sports… October 10, 2023 Previous 1 … 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 … 240 Next
