On Wounded Writers, Editors and Prophets
Thoughts on Henri Nouwen, and the work of Christian journalism.
Continue ReadingGet to Know the Little Book
Strunk and White’s classic deserves a place on your bookshelf.
Continue ReadingWe’re a Mess!
Why people are so messed up, and what publications can do to make things better — or worse.
Continue ReadingThe Word Still Holds Power
Thoughts on using — and not abusing — the power of the written word.
Continue ReadingThe Compleat Editor
A look at a book that can help you develop the core skill needed by every editor — writing.
Continue ReadingTen Ways to Write an Editorial
When inspiration fails to strike, it may help to think through the different kinds of editorials. Here’s a list of 10 basic editorial categories, with descriptions of each.
Continue ReadingUpon Further Review: Tips for writing better reviews
While this short article on review writing offers some useful pointers and a basic outline, some may feel it’s too short, covers familiar territory, and lacks believable characters. Three stars!
Continue ReadingReligiously Ignorant Journalists
A sociologist argues that today’s religion writers often know little about the subject on which they’re supposedly informing the public.
Continue ReadingTrends in Religion Coverage
With the layoff of Jeff Sheler at U.S. News and World Report, religion staffing at major newsweeklies has fallen to its lowest level in 50 years.
Continue ReadingJournalism 101: What Makes a Story Newsworthy?
This is pretty basic stuff, but it doesn’t hurt to be reminded of the qualities that make a story worthy of the name "news."
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