Search results for “so you want to write a book” Showing 1009 results When you can’t paint over problems and need to tear your story down to the studs A kitchen renovation reminds a writer that not every story can be saved without a complete rewrite and a thoughtful blueprint August 28, 2024 Think your book is done? Think again After four years reporting, writing and rewriting, a first-time book author sends in her manuscript — then braces for another year-plus of work August 22, 2024 How audience can guide your writing The editor and a friend engage in a respectful debate about who they think of when they write August 6, 2024 “Go out, little book, into the world.” —From an interview with author Margaret Atwood July 30, 2024 The art of the narrative interview: Sequencing your story A matrix of spreadsheets and physical calendars can help a writer organize notes, track scenes and visualize a story timeline July 24, 2024 Effective editing: Trust and Ted Lasso-style cheerleading For the ProPublica deputy managing editor Alexandra Zayas, emotional intelligence is as important as journalistic craft skills July 11, 2024 Effective editing: Lynda Robinson annotates a sensitive story on faith and family The Washington Post enterprise editor gives a behind-the-scenes look at how she worked with a reporter to access sources and recreate scenes June 12, 2024 Effective editing: Mike Wilson annotates a complex story he edited The deputy editor of The New York Times "Good Reads" offers insights into what he sees in a reporter/writer's project May 31, 2024 From the solid foundation of articles to the creative reach of stories A college journalism student and aspiring writer shares what she's learning about the power of both factual and descriptive reporting May 9, 2024 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 Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … 101 Next