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David Grann Part 2: Craft wisdom and breaking into narrative nonfiction

David Grann Part 2: Craft wisdom and breaking into narrative nonfiction

The renowned author shares insights on vetting story ideas, meticulous research and revision, the value of editors and pitching The New Yorker
January 11, 2024
David Grann Part 1: A deep-dive into "The Wager"

David Grann Part 1: A deep-dive into “The Wager”

The New Yorker writer and bestselling author — who says he's not a “natural writer” — shares the research and writing process behind his latest book
January 10, 2024
When journalism is a defense against despair

When journalism is a defense against despair

The editor ponders the role journalism plays in delivering hard news while also representing the best hopes of democracy
January 9, 2024
Two Native American journalists talk turkey about Thanksgiving

Two Native American journalists talk turkey about Thanksgiving

University of Montana journalist Jason Begay, of the Navajo Nation, talks to Washington Post journalist Dana Hedgpeth, of the Haliwa-Saponi tribe, about living with and correcting history
November 23, 2023
A journalist’s journey into her family story leads to a history of American pie

A journalist’s journey into her family story leads to a history of American pie

Washington Post columnist Megan McArdle baked a humble dessert into a big idea
November 22, 2023
Will history be served by email clutter?

Will history be served by email clutter?

By Jacqui BanaszynskiAccording to the adage, people don’t regret the things they did in life — only those they didn’t.I don’t buy it — anymore than I buy the assurance…
November 15, 2023

Notes from a nonfiction writing workshop

From the mountains of Romania to storytellers everywhere: Sharing key lessons from a five-day immersion in craft
October 26, 2023
Chasing the emotional escape of Dungeons & Dragons on death row

Chasing the emotional escape of Dungeons & Dragons on death row

Author and one-time prisoner Keri Blakinger worked through nicknames, bureaucracies and emotional truths to write about gaming on death row
October 4, 2023
Embedded war reporting with courage and common sense

Embedded war reporting with courage and common sense

"Your eyes and ears and nose should be wide open the whole time." ~ Luke Mogelson of The New Yorker on reporting from the front lines
September 28, 2023
Four girls, 60 years, 11 students, 2,800 miles and a new awareness of history

Four girls, 60 years, 11 students, 2,800 miles and a new awareness of history

A journalist-turned-teacher takes students on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail to explore the nation's challenges through a journalistic lens
September 15, 2023