If possible, write as you report. For instance, if you’re working a story by phone, you’re going to have some dead time, maybe a few seconds at a time, when you’re on hold or waiting for someone to ...

Business leaders will benefit from writing more. Oral communication, text messages and terse emails have a place in communications, but writing out an article offers strong benefits—not just to the ...

1. Make sure you know what the heck you’re talking about. You don’t have to be an expert: often, the things that need to be said are the things that people already know, but have forgotten—or things ...

Most writers assume they write well. Yet most writers grapple with the reality of writing as a black box. That is, we know that writing works, but we’re a bit fuzzy on what makes readers grasp the ...

Many people believe that writing is a gift—you either have it or you don’t. But the truth is far more empowering. Writing is not about being naturally talented or magically creative. It’s about ...

Anticipate deadlines. The most routine deadline writing for many reporters is covering evening meetings, then returning to the newsroom for a quick turnaround for the morning paper. See how much ...