From the Editor 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 June 25, 2024 Jacqui Banaszynski 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" June 18, 2024 Jacqui Banaszynski 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 June 11, 2024 Jacqui Banaszynski 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 June 4, 2024 Jacqui Banaszynski 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 May 27, 2024 Jacqui Banaszynski How to nurture an editor-reporter partnership The editor (and former reporter) reflects on the imperative of knowing and respecting each others' roles May 14, 2024 Jacqui Banaszynski 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 May 7, 2024 Jacqui Banaszynski 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 April 30, 2024 Jacqui Banaszynski 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 April 22, 2024 Jacqui Banaszynski Reverse engineering and story construction Blueprints, patterns, schematics and other building plans provide a model for building a more effective story with less struggle April 2, 2024 Jacqueline Marino Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … 15 Next