Search results for “context” Showing 516 results What we can learn about writing and life in a graduation speech sent from a distance Do you remember your college commencement speaker, or anything s/he said? I had it in my head that a state legislator spoke at my high school graduation in 1970, but… March 26, 2020 How the personal narrative can make the difference between prison and release A veteran journalist discovers the role of story in America's prison system — and "human resilience and grace in the face of adversity" February 25, 2020 A new science writing anthology offers lessons for any journalist covering a complex world While there are no dearth of journalism textbooks on the market, many skim over well-trod territory rather than dive deep into a specialty field. And those that do take that… February 21, 2020 A blocked writer rediscovers her voice as she discovers America’s national parks Dan Zak of the Washington Post toured 800 miles of Iowa in five days to explore the real place behind the political headlines and cultural cliches February 7, 2020 Basketball superstar Kobe Bryant’s death inspired deadline writing as daring and creative as he was Kobe Bryant had enough championship rings for a fist, a mural bearing his image on Melrose Avenue and a history that echoes loudly in the #MeToo era.The former Lakers star’s… January 28, 2020 Dancing your way into the art of writing Shop Class: A science freelancer opens herself to the syntax of traditional Indian dance — and the possibilities of free writing January 23, 2020 The narrative of the year behind? Start now Come the close of any calendar year, and look-back pieces are as common as failed New Year resolutions. At the close of a decade — even more.So when one rises… January 1, 2020 Gratitude Notes (#26): The internet as archival magic Editor’s note: This month, we bring you brief reminders from pros around the world about what or who helped them forward in their careers.In broad… December 29, 2019 The chronic pain of runaway medical debt An investigative narrative exposes a system where the bounty hunter rules December 24, 2019 Coming home from stories of war Last month, journalist, filmmaker and military veteran Zack Baddorf made a plea, in an essay for Nieman Reports, that more veterans consider careers in journalism and more newsrooms hire veterans.… December 4, 2019 Previous 1 … 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 … 52 Next
