Recipe for a Custom Community: What Meredith Learned from Mixing Bowl

August 15th, 2011

Meredith built a thriving social community at Mixing Bowl and then launched three print magazines using user-submitted content. The site’s creator shares some social networking tips.

[ read more ]

It’s Not Data Versus Story

September 17th, 2010

“Everything is data,” EveryBlock founder Adrian Holovaty reminds journalists. Why don’t we talk about how data can enhance our feature writing?

[ read more ]

Don’t Tell Your Readers When to Cry, and Other Tips from Esquire Writer Chris Jones

September 2nd, 2010

National Magazine Award winner Chris Jones opens up about sentimentality and how to keep it out of your writing.

[ read more ]

Needed: A ProPublica for Feminism, says Susan Faludi

February 24th, 2010

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author wants young journalists to report on feminist issues. But they may need to start their own magazine first.

[ read more ]

Online-only Outlets for Feature Writing

January 18th, 2010

It’s never been easier to publish your feature writing. Just don’t expect to be paid much (or at all) for it.

[ read more ]

Feature Writers, Get Your Cellphones

December 18th, 2009

Would someone read your story on a cellphone?

[ read more ]

Building the Mystery

August 10th, 2009

What the new editor of Boston Magazine is reading now and why. Good tips for those who want to write.

[ read more ]

Blog Inspiration

December 30th, 2008

PressThink’s Jay Rosen talks about his writing process.     [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG7WdOqHwyI[/youtube]

[ read more ]

A Really Cool Job

November 19th, 2008

What it’s like to be a political reporter at Grist.org.

[ read more ]

Welcome to Inspire Me J Prof

August 10th, 2008

Why this is a good time to be a journalism student.

[ read more ]