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Two journalists talk to the bots — who talk back — about the pros and pitfalls of AI

Two journalists talk to the bots — who talk back — about the pros and pitfalls of AI

"Once we accept that AI is flawed, we can use it responsibly, even relish in what it has to offer." ~ journalism professor Casey Frechette
Analytics aren't the only measure

Analytics aren’t the only measure

A retired journalist revisits letters sent by readers early in her career, and is reminded that stories touch people in ways we never know
A reporting team trekked back 50 years to explore an unsolved climbing mystery

A reporting team trekked back 50 years to explore an unsolved climbing mystery

In "Ghosts on the Glacier," John Branch and a New York Times multi-media team tell a tale with echoes of the 2012 Pulitzer-winning project "Snow Fall"
What and how I learned from Jon Franklin

What and how I learned from Jon Franklin

A master and pioneer of narrative nonfiction, Franklin was a demanding teacher and unapologetic force for better writing
RIP Jon Franklin: Inspirational writer, teacher and advocate of true stories

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
How an arts reporter unraveled a controversial and opaque family art dynasty

How an arts reporter unraveled a controversial and opaque family art dynasty

Rachel Corbett hunted back through generations of art deals, international laws and tax havens to explore suspicions about a family's hidden fortune
How a business reporter approached a story about sex-content influencers

How a business reporter approached a story about sex-content influencers

Drew Harwell peeked behind the screen of OnlyFans, a social media sex site, for The Washington Post's "creator economy" series
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
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
The power of flexible focus

The power of flexible focus

As a new year begins, the editor reflects on three words that can power our stories — and our aspirations: What happens next?