Strictly Q&A

National Book Award finalist Claudia Rowe on writing about teens and the foster care system

National Book Award finalist Claudia Rowe on writing about teens and the foster care system

The author of ‘Wards of the State’ on preparing sources to be part of a book and covering the foster care system-to-incarceration pipeline
Journalist Kate Sosin on covering trans issues in the age of Trump 2.0

Journalist Kate Sosin on covering trans issues in the age of Trump 2.0

“As a trans person, I have to write news that makes me want to get up in the morning … stories that are more constructive than just, ‘Here's another thing…
Danyel Smith on developing taste as a writer and building confidence to tell your own story

Danyel Smith on developing taste as a writer and building confidence to tell your own story

The award-winning journalist, author, and producer shares lessons from across many forms and genres — from running Vibe magazine to writing her memoir, “Shine Bright”
Michael Kruse & Bill Duryea: Lessons from a 16-year reporter-editor partnership

Michael Kruse & Bill Duryea: Lessons from a 16-year reporter-editor partnership

The journalists share how they supported and learned from each other at the Tampa Bay Times and Politico.
The New Yorker's Sam Wolson on interactive storytelling about a mother and her trans teenager leaving the U.S.

The New Yorker’s Sam Wolson on interactive storytelling about a mother and her trans teenager leaving the U.S.

The Interactives Visual Features Editor discusses the intersection of VR, interactive design, documentary work, and reporting
The craft (and business) of TikTok storytelling, according to author Jason Pargin

The craft (and business) of TikTok storytelling, according to author Jason Pargin

How the writer and former Cracked editor found his voice with short-form video
Mallary Tenore Tarpley on writing about eating disorders and navigating ‘the middle’ in recovery

Mallary Tenore Tarpley on writing about eating disorders and navigating ‘the middle’ in recovery

The journalist and author reflects on the process of writing, researching, and reporting on her own life for her debut book, “Slip”
Pulitzer winner Lane DeGregory on the power of local storytelling

Pulitzer winner Lane DeGregory on the power of local storytelling

The journalist reflects on 25 years at the Tampa Bay Times, and how to find stories in your own backyard
Author Dana A. Williams on what Toni Morrison can teach us about editing

Author Dana A. Williams on what Toni Morrison can teach us about editing

Williams's new book, “Toni at Random,” gives us a deeper look into the literary titan’s craft and career in elevating the voices of Black writers
How to tell stories about life and death (and everything in between)

How to tell stories about life and death (and everything in between)

Line Vaaben and photographer Jacob Ehrbahn visit a palliative care unit for terminally ill patients for the Denmark-based outlet Politiken