Chris Lavin edited the “Metal to Bone” series published in “Best Newspaper Writing 1994” and featured in “Best Newspaper Writing Brown Bag #2: The Power of Details.” At the time, Lavin was Sunday ...

Sign up for the daily CJR newsletter. It should have been a dream assignment. Madeline Ostrander, a freelance writer, had sold her first big feature to a high-profile ...

When you’re working on a writing project, it’s tempting to take shortcuts in an effort to get to the finish line quicker. To make these short work sessions as efficient as possible, try these four ...

Serenity Software’s Editor finds grammar and word usage mistakes that your word processor may miss. As a writer and an editor, I have a love-hate relationship with Serenity Software’s Editor (various ...

Editing can be challenging, especially when you’re deeply invested in your writing. Often, it’s hard to identify what needs fixing. AI tools like AutoCrit and ChatGPT are transforming the editing ...