From the Editor

Finding pockets of joy in the job

Finding pockets of joy in the job

The editor ponders how to support a frustrated young colleague who is discouraged by talk of industry decline
When the story passion burns bright

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"
What fractals — and obituaries — can teach us about writing

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
When the structure makes the story

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
Remembering Memorial Day ~ and the sparks of fresh stories

Remembering Memorial Day ~ and the sparks of fresh stories

The editor urges a consideration of anniversary and holiday events as doorways to original story work
How to nurture an editor-reporter partnership

How to nurture an editor-reporter partnership

The editor (and former reporter) reflects on the imperative of knowing and respecting each others' roles
Books are more than their covers

Books are more than their covers

The editor remembers one of her most treasured books, which she will never read but tells a universal story
Journalism awards: Free j-school

Journalism awards: Free j-school

Contest winners and finalists, chosen by fellow professionals, demonstrate journalistic standards and purpose, and reflect the times we live in
A time capsule of journalism's romantic age

A time capsule of journalism’s romantic age

The editor visits the Hong Kong Foreign Correspondents' Club, where the company is fascinating, the drinks are cheap and the memories are deep
Reverse engineering and story construction

Reverse engineering and story construction

Blueprints, patterns, schematics and other building plans provide a model for building a more effective story with less struggle