Great Openings: Part 1 Where do you start your story? How do you draw readers in? We share examples of good leads. January 17, 2021 Poynter Staff
Great Openings: Part 2 In the beginning. Once upon a time. Start with a scene. Or a question. Or a quest. January 17, 2021 Poynter Staff
The Language of Storytellers Learning the lingo of narrative writers, searching for arcs, dialogue, promise and tension. January 17, 2021 Poynter Staff
To Outline or Not Outline? What counts as an outline? Other preparations. Pros, cons and moving parts. January 17, 2021 Poynter Staff
How to Deliver a Powerful Story: Fast-Forward, IndyCar Champion’s Widow Faces a Dilemma with their Young Sons Wait it out. Be there. Watch, listen, then ask. When the story changes, pivot. Save hard questions. January 17, 2021 Poynter Staff
Finding your Voice: Every Day is Payday Get inside your subjects’ heads, ask what they were thinking and feeling, write with authority. January 14, 2021 Poynter Staff
The writing process Take notes on your notes, stash them away, write to a reward: like Diet Coke. January 13, 2021 Poynter Staff