From the desk
Notes on the craft of investigative writing
Short essays on process, research, and structure, written from what we see across engagements.
Process
When a Feature Outgrows Its Outline
July 26, 2026 · 6 min read
What to do when six weeks of reporting no longer fits the shape you planned at the outset, and how to rebuild the structure without starting over.
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Research
Reading Official Statements Against the Record
July 30, 2026 · 7 min read
A method for separating what was said from what was later shown to be true, drawn from years of background research briefs.
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Craft
Knowing When Your Notes Are Ready
August 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Signs that a set of notes can carry a story, and signs that it can't yet — a checklist drawn from notes review sessions.
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