Journalism, AP style, and local news.
SPJ, NPPA, or AP Stylebook? A straight-talk comparison of journalism's three main ethics and style guides, and which one belongs on your desk.
The inverted pyramid isn't a rule. It's a tool. And sometimes it's the wrong one. Here's how to choose the structure that fits your reporting context.
I'm tired of hearing that the inverted pyramid is obsolete. Let's bust five common myths about news writing structure and get back to what works.
Debunking the idea that anonymous sources are inherently unethical. Learn when to use them, how to apply the SPJ Code, and why transparency matters mo...
Newsrooms keep trying to kill the inverted pyramid. I've watched that experiment fail. Here's when the hourglass and narrative arc actually work, and ...
Forget waiting for a J-school ethics course. The SPJ Code demands you act now—especially on anonymity. Here's how to write ethically without a lawyer ...
As local news collapses and trust dips, the inverted pyramid remains the most honest, efficient way to serve readers. We defend it with data and a rec...
Trust in news is at 40%, and only 18% of teens can tell news from opinion. Here's how to write ethically and keep readers—without losing your edge.
Forget the myth that ethics is a list of do's and don'ts. Real news writing ethics are judgment calls about accuracy, harm, and independence—here's ho...
Newsrooms are hollowing out, but voice is the one thing AI can't fake. We argue for a distinct, human voice in every story—rooted in facts, not formul...
We compare SPJ's Code of Ethics, NPPA's visual rules, and AP Stylebook guidance to see which best guides news writing ethics in 2025.
News writing is changing. Trust is low, attention is short. The lead still rules, but the old pyramid is crumbling. Here's how to write news that surv...
Local news is collapsing—down 75% since 2002. Here's how to write stories that rebuild trust and serve your community, using techniques that cut throu...