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Are We Reaching Da Youth?

Young adults’ ‘rejection of “the news” might be a reaction to big journalism’s rejection of them.’
December 15, 2003

Drawing Young Urban Commuters to a New Tabloid

‘Even the name had to say, “Look at me. I’m not like the other papers.”’
December 15, 2003

Reporting in Closed Societies

‘Every lie tells you a truth. If you just leave your eyes and ears open, it’s extremely revealing.’
December 15, 2003

Writing Stories to Reach Young Adults

‘I put more of myself in stories by integrating my experiences and my thoughts and preferences in what I write.’
December 15, 2003

Finding Time to Write

Hold yourself accountable. Get your work on paper.
March 15, 2002

‘Very few writers understand that a story has an arc, not just a beginning, a middle, and an end.’

Jim CollinsThese are things I have learned from my best writers, and now I pass them on to you in 10 lessons.Voice is important, seductive, subversive and can be crucial.…
March 15, 2002

Interviewing Sources

‘The center of the onion is what you want.’
March 15, 2002

A Neighbor Wonders About Her Role as a Media Source

‘Had my attempt to honor dear friends actually caused harm?’
September 15, 2001

Sources: Have Journalists Ceded Control?

For the public to be well served, transparency is crucial.
March 15, 2001

Wanted: a 21st Century Journalist

Drop the arrogance. Be interactive. Have technological savvy.
December 15, 2000