Exploring the art and craft of story
By Jessica Wapner • February 21, 2019
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By Jill U. Adams • February 20, 2019
By Ben Goldfarb • February 19, 2019
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A veteran journalist tuned into music to turn on her writing
A Valentine's Day sampler of non-cliche love stories
Nuts need not be tough or bitter, but should match stories in size and tone
Primas of storywork on how they interpret the dance of the nut graf
A defense of the summary nut as it is used in variations by Ken Burns, the Beatles and Shakespeare
When a summary nut beeps like the back-up horn on a truck or blinds like a searchlight, it can ruin the magic of a narrative
Ten twinkling takeaways from a panel with Craig Welch and Brooke Jarvis
A writer learns to see beyond the obvious to the creative
When you're stuck as deadline looms, here are ways to get on with it
A holiday share from our friends at the Poynter Institute
A Washington Post editor raps to the rhythm of the Broadway musical
A panel of writers and editors offer tips on nurturing your authentic writing voice, and modulating it for your story and audience
