From the Editor

The editor muses on the difference in story craft between prosecution and defense in the Trump hush-money trial

The editor urges a consideration of anniversary and holiday events as doorways to original story work

The editor (and former reporter) reflects on the imperative of knowing and respecting each others' roles

The editor remembers one of her most treasured books, which she will never read but tells a universal story

Contest winners and finalists, chosen by fellow professionals, demonstrate journalistic standards and purpose, and reflect the times we live in

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

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

The editor ponders the emergence of spring as a metaphor for tension inherent in life — and stories

The editor reflects on newsletters as a writing form and what they might teach us about various ways to engage readers

The editor muses on how letting your mind wander can sometimes lead to more creative insights and writing