Reported Features

A man in a light jacket and tall rubber boots stands in a field next to a border collie, with a white sheep in the background.

Serendipity Story: A Pitch in Sheep’s Clothing

Jim Kling

Cover of the book THE SCIENCE WRITERS' HANDBOOK.

Excerpt: The Science Writers’ Handbook

TON Editors

Are You an Editor or a Writer? Part II: The Editors

Christie Aschwanden

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Are You a Writer or an Editor? Part I: The Writers

Christie Aschwanden

Close-up of a brown eye.

Like Being There: How Science Writers Use Sensory Detail

Jyoti Madhusoodanan

Close-up of a man's hand sharpening a knife.

Sharpening Ideas: From Topic to Story

Dan Ferber

A stack of paperback books viewed from the edges, sitting on a wooden table.

Making the Leap from News to Books: Critical Questions

Charles Choi

A baseball pitcher winding up for his pitch.

Pitching Errors: How Not to Pitch

Laura Helmuth

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Lost and Found: How Great Nonfiction Writers Discover Great Ideas

Brendan Borrell

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Taking Good Notes: Tricks and Tools

TON Editors

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Naming the Dog: The Art of Narrative Structure

Christie Aschwanden