Roy Peter Clark
As American editors sharpen their pencils, some advice on writing short
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Writing coach Roy Peter Clark reflects on 4 decades at Poynter
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7 ways to write a โkick-assโ column, via Sally Jenkins
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The secret to being a better writer? Re-read your own work
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Beware of buzzwords and 9 other tips for cutting clichรฉs
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The Virginia shooting and the dark side of the social media age
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Tips to make you a better storyteller
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50 Shades of word play: Getting beyond first-level creativity
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