books

Danyel Smith on journaling through life and work. Plus: National Book Award finalists, and the elements of a story pitch

The award-winning journalist, author, and producer shares lessons from across many forms and genres — from running Vibe magazine to writing her memoir, “Shine Bright”

Megan Greenwell's “Bad Company,” annotated. Plus: What makes dialogue work on the page?

The author of “Bad Company” on the merits of waiting until she was seized by an obsession and couldn’t let go

Jason Pargin's second career pivoting to video. Plus: tools for organizing your reporting, and a database for freelance rates

How the writer and former Cracked editor found his voice with short-form video

Sara Kehaulani Goo tells a personal story about Maui. Plus: what happens when your subjects don't like your story?

Mallary Tenore Tarpley on how to ask deeper questions about illness and recovery. Plus: advice for sharpening your podcast skills

The journalist and author reflects on the process of writing, researching, and reporting on her own life for her debut book, “Slip”

The power of one story, and the need for many. Plus: Maurice Carlos Ruffin on “getting your protagonist out of the house”