Search results for “writing the book” Showing 1160 results In good writing, clarity is job one After 40-some years of practicing journalism, I decided there was much I still had to learn about the craft. So I became a teacher. Any of you who have gone… January 30, 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 Free writing: Releasing your inner artist Somewhere in the early pages of “Draft No. 4: On the Writing Process,” John McPhee gives a nod to daily news reporters. The author and New Yorker writer was explaining… January 23, 2020 Ditching “monkey mind” to find joy while writing Two days to deadline. You haven’t written a word — just scribbles and a few sad-faced glyphs in the margins of a skeletal outline. You’re surrounded by great raw material… October 16, 2019 Gems of wisdom: Start writing, read out loud, and send handwritten notes Notes from The Mayborn: A first-timer finds comfort and good advice August 1, 2019 A “book report” on The Mueller Report Alexandra Petri EDITOR’S NOTE: The Mueller Report (capitalized by most news organizations, which is interesting unto itself) was released April 18, 2019 — almost two months ago. Also on April… June 12, 2019 Not just a guilty pleasure: “Game of Thrones” holds essential writing lessons Esteemed writing teacher Roy Peter Clark shares the 12 things he learned (or re-learned) about storytelling from the epic HBO series June 5, 2019 Getting in the writing zone A chronic reality of writing: It’s a struggle.Or so it often (always?) seems if you’re the writer. You aren’t sure whether your information is sound, where to start your story,… May 31, 2019 Two sentences from books honored by 2019 Pulitzer Prizes and the lessons in journalism they inspired Awards from elite, independent institutions always offer a reminder of the powerful work being done by storytellers of all stripes. None moreso in journalism than the Pulitzer Prizes.This year’s Pulitzer… April 18, 2019 Insight from the other side of the notebook In the wake of unspeakable grief, parents from the 2012 Sandy Hook school shootings kept lists of journalists they would, and wouldn't, talk to April 16, 2019 Previous 1 … 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 … 116 Next
