Linda Rief, a former Language Arts teacher with 40 years of experience, shares insights from her career and writing journey. She emphasizes the importance of being both a reader and writer to teach effectively. Rief discusses her ...
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The blog post features an interview with William C. Rempel, a renowned investigative journalist and author. Rempel shares insights from his extensive career, highlighting the challenges of balancing reporting and writing, the unex...
0Chip’s Writing Lessons #99 – Chip on Your Shoulder
2024-01-12 •
This blog post by Chip offers insights into writing, featuring an interview with tech reporter Lauren Smiley and a craft lesson on becoming a diagnostician. Smiley shares her experiences and advice for writers, emphasizing the imp...
0Chip’s Writing Lessons #98 – Chip on Your Shoulder
2023-12-29 •
The blog post includes various writing lessons and interviews with experienced writers. It emphasizes the importance of storytelling in journalism and provides tips for journalists to improve their writing skills.
Mike Wilson, deputy editor of The New York Times' 'The Great Read,' shares insights from his extensive career in journalism. He emphasizes the importance of trust in the writer-editor relationship, noting that storytelling is a co...
0Chip’s Writing Lessons #93 – Chip on Your Shoulder
2023-08-18 •
The blog post features an interview with Christopher Blackwell, an incarcerated writer and activist. Blackwell discusses the power and responsibility of writing, sharing a personal story about the unintended harm caused by his rep...
The blog post is an interview with Bill Duryea, deputy editor for features at Politico magazine. Duryea shares insights from his editing career, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with writers to align mutual goals and im...
Mark Kramer, a prominent figure in narrative journalism, discusses the importance of revision in writing. He emphasizes that writing is more about revising than creating new content, as the true essence of a piece emerges during t...
The blog post discusses the concept of a writer's voice, emphasizing its importance in storytelling and authenticity. It features quotes from various writers, including DeNeen L. Brown, Valerie Boyd, Sean Tanner, and Richard Rhode...