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Sasha Bonét on structuring a memoir. Plus: Pamela Colloff on getting unstuck, European Press Prize, and more

The writer and cultural critic breaks down her approach on interviewing, research, and story structure for her memoir, “The Waterbearers”

Author Claudia Rowe on writing about the foster care system. Plus: Keeping your day job while publishing books with Erin Somers

The author of ‘Wards of the State’ on preparing sources to be part of a book and covering the foster care system-to-incarceration pipeline

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

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”