Author “The girl, Fernanda Jacqueline Davila, was 2 years old: brief life, long journey.” There is much to consider in that straightforward sentence. A small child, only 2. A girl-child, if that matters, but that conjurs the universal image of a child clutching a… October 11, 2018 A conversation with Tommy Tomlinson: Getting naked in print and public A writer who tells intimate stories of others turns his notebook on himself in a searing memoir that undresses his own and America's obesity October 9, 2018 The craft (and art) of the interview, from thoughtful homework to whatever happens Outline of interviewing processThe panel was promoted as “The Art of the Interview.” And based on the range of advice from four Seattle-based journalists, effective interviewing – arguably every reporter’s… October 4, 2018 “From the dancing came the dancing.” — Tommy Orange in his debut novel "There There" October 4, 2018 Legendary writer John McPhee to a student: “I don’t create the writer. At all.” What makes him such an effective teacher? He doesn't try to teach. October 2, 2018 How a Rubik’s cube helped a father understand the puzzle of his son New York Times sports reporter John Branch explores competitive "speedcubing," where awkward outsiders find a home September 28, 2018 A conversation with Alexandra Petri on conjugating gender and politics I‘ve always thought writing should be learned by osmosis. Like if you read enough good books you shouldn’t need to know the exact rules about dangling participles. But I’m a… September 27, 2018 “Just be the kite.” An award-winning author writes a break-out novel, and then another, and then…It has been 10 years since Minnesota novelist Leif Enger‘s last book, “So Brave, Young and Handsome,” was published.… September 25, 2018 “To the press alone, checkered as it is with abuses, the world is indebted for all the triumphs which have been gained by reason and humanity over error and oppression.” Standing in the lobby of the gloriously ornate Chicago Tribune Tower, gazing at this James Madison quote, I am filled with pride. And fear. The pride stems not only from… September 19, 2018 After the fires: A surprising story of a haunted hero and the ashes of regret Lizzie Johnson of The San Francisco Chronicle revisits the headlines to ask about the aftermath. Not all endings are happily-ever-after. September 18, 2018 Previous 1 … 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 … 245 Next
