Craft
Why a draft needs to drift before it settles
Aug 3, 2026 · 5 min read
On the difference between an unfinished piece and a failed one, and why the first drafts of good features rarely look promising.
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From the desk
Notes on craft, ethics, and getting published
Short, practical writing for reporters working independently.
Ethics
Naming the people in your reporting, carefully
Jul 28, 2026 · 6 min read
Some notes on describing sources without flattening them into types, and why the small details matter most.
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Publishing
Pitching an editor who has never read your work
Jul 20, 2026 · 4 min read
A short, honest guide to the cold pitch — what to include, what to leave out, and how long to wait.
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