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Roy Peter Clark on storytelling lessons for — and from — students

Roy Peter Clark on storytelling lessons for — and from — students

How to write a college admissions essay. Plus: National Magazine Award finalists
February 27, 2026
Mark Armstrong
High-impact storytelling in college admissions essays, and what we can learn from it

High-impact storytelling in college admissions essays, and what we can learn from it

Roy Peter Clark shares lessons from his latest book, and calls on journalists to share their knowledge with the next generation
February 26, 2026
Roy Peter Clark
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