Search results for “so you want to write a book” Showing 1006 results How an “immersionist” held up the story of one homeless child as “a mirror to America” Pulitzer-winner Andrea Elliott of The New York Times followed a homeless child named Dasani for eight years, from newspaper project to book December 10, 2021 A profile of one family divided by vaccine politics reflects the divide of a nation Peter Jamison of The Washington Post immerses into the emotional chasm of a family struggling with divergent views and a sudden death November 23, 2021 “It smelled like margarine and white bread, marriage and cramped flats.” —Douglas Stuart, from his novel, "Shuggie Bain" November 12, 2021 Immersing into the lives of children damaged by gun violence, and laws that don’t stop it John Woodrow Cox of The Washington Post talks to kids like an adult, sits on their bedroom floors, and doesn't push until they're OK with him November 5, 2021 “That’s what writing is, after all the nonsense…” —Ocean Vuong in his novel, "On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous" November 4, 2021 50 shades of nuance in a polarized world An essayist ponders when to write black-and-white polemics that attract clicks, and when to be more considered November 3, 2021 Nut grafs: Triptych II ~ Pointed questions, including WHOGAS? EDITOR’S NOTE: Last week and this, we’re offering support to editors and educators for how to guide writers through an effective nut graf — however you spell it and whatever… October 28, 2021 Nut grafs: A triptych of teaching approaches EDITOR’S NOTE: Last week and this, we’re offering support to editors and educators for how to guide writers through an effective nut graf — however you spell it and whatever… October 27, 2021 Nut grafs: Getting to the heart of the story Renowned editor and writing coach Jack Hart urges writers to build stories around a theme statement that establishes meaning and guides structure October 19, 2021 Literary Forensics: How to edit (and self-edit) from the inside out A simple diagnostic tool can help writers and editors identify patterns that tighten and strengthen copy October 15, 2021 Previous 1 … 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 … 101 Next