Profile #1: Seven Steps to a Strong Opinion
>> John McCormick (BNW 2002, Editorial Writing) deconstructs a Chicago Tribune editorial, laying bare the thought process that led to a policy-changing piece. (Feb. 7, 2003)

Brown Bag #1: The Power of Focus
>> Chip Scanlan brings you quotes, exercises, and the work of David Maraniss (BNW 1997, Deadline Reporting). It's a tool you can use alone or with your colleagues, and it comes as a PDF file for easy printing. (Feb. 28, 2003)

Profile #2: Popularity and Predictability? No Thanks
>> Diana Griego Erwin (BNW 1990, Commentary) talks with Keith Woods about her Code of Column Writing and shares some feedback from her e-mail inbox. (March 31, 2003)

Brown Bag #2: The Power of Details
>> Chip Scanlan provides quotes, exercises, and the work of Anne Hull (BNW 1994, Non-Deadline Writing). It's a tool you can use alone or with your colleagues, and it comes as a PDF file for easy printing. (March 31, 2003)

Profile #3: Beyond the Zone Defense
>> Neville Green, an editor who has led The St. Petersburg Times to finalist status or better ASNE deadline writing awards, talks to Keith Woods about doing great breaking news coverage. (April 31, 2003)

Brown Bag #3: The Power of Brevity
>> Chip Scanlan brings together three captivating works of short journalism -- all 800 words or less -- to demonstrate the power of writing short and writing well. It's a tool you can use alone or with your colleagues, and it comes as a PDF file for easy printing. (April 31, 2003)

Profile #4: Stories Come to John Beale
>> John Beale sees stories everywhere and captures them for his readers, helping them see the places they are joined as a community. (May 30, 2003)

Brown Bag #4: The Power of Leads
>> Chip Scanlan creates a collection of leads and tips to illustrate the importance of starting out right. It's a tool you can use alone or with your colleagues, and it comes as a PDF file for easy printing. (May 30, 2003)

Brown Bag #5: The Power of Listening
>>Chip Scanlan provides insight into how award-winning journalists conduct interviews, and how you can improve your interviewing skills. It's a tool you can use alone or with your colleagues. (June 30, 2003)

Brown Bag #6: The Power of Editing
Chip Scanlan interviews an award-winning editor about "Trusting the Writer." This brown bag also includes quotes from award-winners, talking points, and more. (July 30, 2003)

Poynter, ASNE Release "Best Newspaper Writing 2003"
It's the silver anniversary edition of our annual look at excellence in journalism, with a gallery of previous covers, highlights from winners, and a talk with the man who started it all. (August 2003)