Search results for “so you want to write a book” Showing 1031 results RIP Jon Franklin: Inspirational writer, teacher and advocate of true stories The two-time Pulitzer winner and author of the nonfiction narrative how-to, "Writing for Story," influenced two generations of journalistic masters January 26, 2024 A hockey lover writes a perfect “deke” In a quick personal post, a veteran journalist executes a disciplined fake that keeps readers engaged — and rewards them with a surprise January 19, 2024 When a Pulitzer-winning book is banned Robert Samuels' co-authored book about the life and death of George Floyd was labeled inappropriate for students at a Tennessee high school January 4, 2024 Reporting past the black-and-white politics of school book bans Education reporter Hannah Natanson profiled a teacher facing a divided classroom as part of the Washington Post's "School Book Wars" series December 6, 2023 A New York Times Insider piece takes readers beyond the public persona By Jacqui BanaszynskiThe primary New York Times obit of Henry Kissinger listed it as a “38 MIN READ.” I checked the clock, my to-do list and my energy level. Then… December 1, 2023 Peek inside a successful book proposal Author Kim Cross annotates the lengthy proposal that landed a contract for the book that revisits the 1993 Polly Klaas kidnapping November 17, 2023 Nonfiction author Kim Cross breaks down how to sell a book proposal The narrative journalist details the upside of rejection, the importance of timing, the value of a good agent and the reality of advances November 17, 2023 A “wise and lovely” essay enchants the reader in a fellow writer A friend and former colleague analyzes the grace in a meditation by Ann Finkbeiner about the passing of seasons and years October 24, 2023 A writer’s education, from pen pals to bylines By Jacqui BanaszynskiOne of the back-to-school things I looked forward to in grade school was the Weekly Reader, a tab-sized newspaper that was handed out in class. I suppose it… August 29, 2023 Making prison stories relevant and relatable By Jacqui BanaszynskiPrison stories are a special challenge for journalists. The gold standards of journalism are relevance and relatability. But it can be hard for many readers and listeners, if… July 25, 2023 Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … 104 Next
