The writing lesson hidden inside ‘The Odyssey’ The smallest details often reveal the biggest truths. Just ask Homer — and your local reporter. July 15, 2026 Roy Peter Clark
Is this sentence in the Declaration of Independence really the greatest ever written? Walter Isaacson calls it the greatest. Roy Peter Clark puts it under the microscope. July 1, 2026 Roy Peter Clark
What my golf coach taught me about writing What a few decades — and many rounds of golf — with Rick Edmonds taught me about writing and teaching the craft March 13, 2026 Roy Peter Clark
Q&A: Personal essay writing tips from Roy Peter Clark, ‘America’s writing coach’ In his 21st book, out this month, Clark explains how everyday objects, clear focus and authentic voice can transform an essay May 20, 2025 Mallary Tenore Tarpley
A reminder of how good writing happens Call in the metaphor squad and other writing tips from Poynter's Beat Academy December 27, 2024 Jon Greenberg
What I learned about writing from watching the Olympic games Whether you’re writing or completing moves that defy the limitations of the human body, you must stick the landing — without making a splash August 12, 2024 Roy Peter Clark
The Journalism of Why: How we struggle to answer the hardest question In the wake of a shooting, there are frantic efforts to answer the question: Why? The public wants a definitive cause. We may never get one. July 19, 2024 Roy Peter Clark
How politicians abuse language to magnify fear and reflect grievances Orwell, Trump, and the zombie apocalypse: An essay about diss, dys, and dat March 27, 2024 Roy Peter Clark
What those covering the Key Bridge collapse can learn from reports about the 1980 Skyway disaster The journalism about Florida's Skyway disaster is full of lessons for those who are now called upon to make sense of the unthinkable March 26, 2024 Roy Peter Clark
An appreciation of the UNC front page and of news as ritual The staff of The Daily Tar Heel did more than transfer information. They opted instead for an expression of communal fear and suffering. September 6, 2023 Roy Peter Clark
Opinion | What Tony Bennett taught me about the life of a writer The 96-year-old singer never stopped learning and would not accept a creative death, even as the culture of music changed. July 24, 2023 Roy Peter Clark
Public writers, including journalists, ‘must take responsibility for what readers know’ Writing coach and scholar Roy Peter Clark calls for clear and honest writing in the world of lies, propaganda and misinformation April 25, 2023 Marcela Kunova
The world is full of confusion. A new book helps writers make sense of it. In ‘Tell It Like It Is: A Guide to Clear and Honest Writing,’ out now, Roy Peter Clark shows writers how to help the public understand complex topics. April 11, 2023 Katharine Gammon
How to write fast — or at least faster 12 fast-writing strategies that will give you energy, focus and momentum. March 1, 2023 Roy Peter Clark
One brash request, 7 books, and 34 bits of advice for writers How a whimsical invitation featuring the Rolling Stones and a Shelley poem led to some essential writing advice. February 7, 2023 Roy Peter Clark
