Story Craft

The "golden mean" of philosophy, nature and art can help writers tell complex stories of issue and policy with intimacy and humanity

"Once we accept that AI is flawed, we can use it responsibly, even relish in what it has to offer." ~ journalism professor Casey Frechette

A science journalist who typically writes to a structure experimented with free-form bursts she learned from playing with paint and music

In a quick personal post, a veteran journalist executes a disciplined fake that keeps readers engaged — and rewards them with a surprise

Just in time for the holidays — or any day — journalist and author Kim Cross shares her must-have reporting and writing tools

By Jacqui BanaszynskiThe primary New York Times obit of Henry Kissinger listed it as a “38 MIN READ.” I checked the clock, my to-do list and my energy level. Then…

Author and journalism teacher Mallary Tenore Tarpley uses Post-its and origami paper to outline her reported memoir on eating disorders

From the mountains of Romania to storytellers everywhere: Sharing key lessons from a five-day immersion in craft

By Talia Richman Before our first meeting about how to tackle a tick-tock of the mass shooting at an outlet mall in Allen, Texas, this spring, Kelley Benham French sent…

A concept adapted from theories of rhetoric can help writers choose details that add both intimacy and universality to a story