Author When the story passion burns bright A visit from a younger writer reminds the editor of the joys and challenges of being immersed in "full story" June 18, 2024 The backstory of a book of backstories about stories Some masters of narrative nonfiction collaborate to publish an anthology of current classics started by their late friend, Matt Tullis June 14, 2024 Effective editing: Lynda Robinson annotates a sensitive story on faith and family The Washington Post enterprise editor gives a behind-the-scenes look at how she worked with a reporter to access sources and recreate scenes June 12, 2024 Effective editing: Mutual trust and knowing the heart of a story For the Washington Post's Lynda Robinson, "The goal is to say ‘yes’ as much as possible and ‘no’ as little as possible." June 12, 2024 What fractals — and obituaries — can teach us about writing The editor muses on writing "life stories" on the occasion of someone's death, and what it reveals about the layers of authentic storytelling June 11, 2024 … that he who does good … From the novel "North Woods" by Daniel Mason June 7, 2024 How a reporter prepped to understand A.I. and the man who helped invent it New Yorker Ideas Editor Joshua Rothman brushed up on algebra and spent four days on a private island to profile the "godfather" of A.I. June 6, 2024 When the structure makes the story The editor muses on the difference in story craft between prosecution and defense in the Trump hush-money trial June 4, 2024 Effective editing: Mike Wilson annotates a complex story he edited The deputy editor of The New York Times "Good Reads" offers insights into what he sees in a reporter/writer's project May 31, 2024 Effective editing: Word skills, listening skills and people skills Story editor Mike Wilson of St. Petersburg, Dallas and New York Times: "You learn a lot of empathy from being an editor." May 30, 2024 Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … 245 Next