The Perfect Pitch How to convince editors to let you write stories you’re excited about January 17, 2021 Poynter Staff
Narratives off the News Follow the ripples, zig where others zag, seek stakeholders. January 17, 2021 Poynter Staff
People in the Shadows Ignore the spotlight, work around important people, seek helpers, off-beat characters, mine the sidelines. January 17, 2021 Poynter Staff
Don’t Be Afraid Ask hard questions. What’s the worst that can happen? Apologize, blame it on your editor. January 17, 2021 Poynter Staff
Getting Personal Share yourself, find connections, mine milestones, interview yourself. January 17, 2021 Poynter Staff
Telling Details Vacuum the scene, figure out what matters — and why, get the brand name, things they carry. January 17, 2021 Poynter Staff
Quick Hits: Davion’s Prayer Find the moment, know what’s at stake, interview ahead, then shut up and let the scene unfold. January 15, 2021 Poynter Staff
Quick Hits: Finding the Right Words Find the moment, know what’s at stake, interview ahead, then shut up and let the scene unfold. January 15, 2021 Poynter Staff
Tightening the Frame Take small bites of big issues, follow a day in the life, zoom in on a single scene. January 14, 2021 Poynter Staff
Essential Ingredients What do you need for a narrative? Character, action, setting, theme — something universal. January 9, 2021 Poynter Staff
