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By Winter 2020 Magazine Reporting Class<\/strong>
\nMedill Reports<\/em><\/p>\n

Why not turn \u201cstay in place\u201d into \u201cread in place\u201d? Whether you’re interested in politics, craft or memoir, Medill master\u2019s students offer their reviews of old and new books on journalism and writing.<\/p>\n

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Grammar<\/b><\/h2>\n

In \u201cDreyer\u2019s English,\u201d Benjamin Dreyer, the copy chief for Penguin Random House, conversationally and personably makes people care about \u201cunloved\u201d commas and \u201cear-catching\u201d colons. The Northwestern alum gives casual asides, such as referring to writers who don\u2019t use the series comma as \u201cgodless savages.\u201d Whoever heard of a grammar instruction manual that elicits chuckles? Despite being about rules, Dreyer\u2019s English understands everything in writing is flexible. \u201cSentence Fragments. They\u2019re Bad,\u201d one heading begins. This guide to the gray areas of grammar shows how to use (or break) rules to give writing identity. \u2014 Ark Kenlan<\/em><\/p>\n

Roy Peter Clark, a longtime Poynter Institute writing teacher, uses humor to explain the history and importance of the English language. With examples from the Bible to the Beatles, he dissects how simple rules can elevate and instill deeper meaning into any piece of work. He unpacks practical language and the magic of words and explains how they relate. His passion for prose pops off the pages, and with takeaways and action items at the end of every chapter \u2014 like how to find a favorite letter of the alphabet \u2014 \u201cThe Glamour of Grammar\u201d is a needed addition to any writer\u2019s bookshelf. \u2014 Hannah Farrow<\/em><\/p>\n

Journalists on journalism<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cTelling True Stories: A Nonfiction Writers\u2019 Guide\u201d proves that nonfiction doesn\u2019t need to be non-creative. More than 50 leading American journalists and writers, like Tom Wolfe and Gay Talese, share their advice about how to make sources feel comfortable, how to distill materials into a polished story and how to get to the emotional core of stories. No long and rambling slog, this anthology includes lively and inspiring one-page essays that help journalists learn time-tested techniques. Even fiction writers can pick up valuable tips. \u2014 Xurui Tan<\/em><\/p>\n

In \u201cThe New New Journalism,\u201d New York University journalism professor Robert S. Boynton talks with 20 top nonfiction writers (including Medill lecturer Alex Kotlowitz, author of \u201cThere Are No Children Here\u201d) about how they find sources, conduct interviews, organize their thoughts and write their long-form stories. Presented as Q&A\u2019s, these interviews, originally published in 2005, can seem dated and even insensitive today. Of the 20 writers, only three are women and only one is a person of color. Some of them use terms for undocumented immigrants and other marginalized groups with negative connotations today. Though this how-to for journalists is more informative than gripping, it gives a window into how some of the biggest names in the field produce their pieces. \u2014 Amy Sokolow<\/em><\/p>\n

In a five-part structure, novelist and New York Times bestselling author Anne Lamott\u2019s \u201cBird by Bird\u201d emulates her unparalleled ardor for writing as she jovially navigates through the challenging labyrinth of writing. She offers readers an in-depth look into her life as she draws lessons from decades of experiences. She villainizes perfectionism. Instead, administering a painless antidote of \u201cshitty first drafts\u201d to cure writer\u2019s block. \u201cBird by Bird\u201d is a writer\u2019s road map brimming with advice for tackling even the toughest of obstacles. This book is the gift that keeps on giving. \u2014 Annie Lin<\/em><\/p>\n

Investigative<\/strong><\/h2>\n

With \u201cCatch and Kill,\u201d journalist Ronan Farrow becomes the Bob Woodward of the #MeToo movement. In this thoroughly reported expos\u00e9, he expands on his groundbreaking 2017 New Yorker story about the enablers defending movie mogul Harvey Weinstein against sexual assault allegations. Farrow\u2019s relentless commitment amplified a previously whispered conversation regarding the systemic silencing of survivors and reignited journalists\u2019 role in holding powerful people accountable. Farrow colorfully narrates his investigation\u2019s timeline, guiding readers chronologically through the process of unveiling Weinstein and his accomplices. This generation\u2019s \u201cAll the President\u2019s Men\u201d should be treasured by survivors, journalists and others who still believe in the media\u2019s responsibility to report the truth. \u2014 Megan Sauer<\/em><\/p>\n

Political<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In \u201cInsane Clown President,\u201d a collection of wild dispatches from the 2016 campaign tail, Rolling Stone contributing editor Matt Taibbi chronicles Donald Trump’s rise from a laughingstock to a seemingly unstoppable, unhinged juggernaut of insults and fury. Taibbi helps readers understand how the real-estate developer remarkably and inexplicably became president and how the media helped spur him on. When journalists vilified him, Trump\u2019s supporters only loved him more. For those still puzzled by what Taibbi calls \u201cthe horrors\u201d of the 2016 election, this account offers a clear-eyed look at what went wrong. \u2014 Brandon Dupre<\/em><\/p>\n

For political news junkies, Bob Woodward\u2019s \u201cFear: Trump in the White House\u201d paints a surreal, behind-the-scenes picture of the Trump administration, from when Donald Trump began his presidential campaign in 2015 to when Robert Mueller started investigating Russian interference in the election. Through taped, deep-background interviews with anonymous, firsthand sources, Woodward recreates the unfiltered dialogue of characters like former aide Steve Bannon, former White House chief of staff Reince Priebus and Trump himself. While it covers real events, the book reads like a work of fiction. \u2014 Michael Lee<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Boys on the Bus\u201d takes an entertaining deep dive into the world of political journalism. In a first-person account, Timothy Crouse shadows writers reporting on the 1972 campaign, which concluded with Democratic Sen. George McGovern losing spectacularly to President Richard Nixon. The Rolling Stone journalist\u2019s observations highlight the reporting pressures to conform with the pack and the struggles to cover a president who demonizes the media. Crouse provides little historical context about the characters and events, making the stories about once-familiar politicians, such as Hubert Humphrey or Edmund Muskie, sometimes confusing. However, his ruminations on the shortcomings of objectivity in an age of misinformation remain highly relevant. \u2014 Maura Turcotte<\/em><\/p>\n

In his memoir \u201cThe Speechwriter: A Brief Education in Politics,\u201d practitioner Barton Swaim explores what it\u2019s like to ghostwrite for former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford. The Republican, infamous for saying he was hiking the Appalachian Trail when he was visiting his mistress in Argentina, is habitually dissatisfied with his and his colleagues\u2019 work. Using detailed descriptions of Sanford\u2019s mood swings and bullying, Swaim unpacks how politicians often treat their staff when no one\u2019s watching. Despite his frustration with the job, he shares how he learned to write with meaning buried under layers of \u201cverbiage.\u201d It\u2019s a must-read for people who want to understand the truth behind political language and the importance of words. \u2014 Emine Y\u00fccel<\/em><\/p>\n

Historical<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In \u201cThe Journalist and the Murderer,\u201d controversial writer Janet Malcolm convincingly critiques objectivity. She lets readers decide whether Joe McGinniss ethically reported on convicted murderer Jeffrey MacDonald, a former Special Forces captain found guilty of murdering his pregnant wife and two children. It reads like a murder mystery in many ways, leaving readers to determine whether they think MacDonald actually committed the heinous triple murder. It also doubles as a psychoanalytical piece, as Malcolm consults with psychiatrists who testified during both MacDonald and McGinniss\u2019 trials. Although the core question regards journalists\u2019 commitment to transparency while researching a story, Malcolm\u2019s approach makes this nonfiction piece appealing to audiences far beyond aspiring writers. \u2014 Neena Rouhani<\/em><\/p>\n

Memoir<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In \u201cThe Writing Life,\u201d Annie Dillard uses metaphors to describe the ins and outs of writing a book, often in outlandish ways. \u201cIt is a lion you cage in your study,\u201d Dillard writes. \u201cAs the work grows, it gets harder to control.\u201d Weaving in personal anecdotes about her life and friends, she covers topics from inchworms to fireworks, somehow connecting these bizarre subjects to the artistry of literature. On each page, this guide presents imaginative ways to look at the world with the reassurance that writing doesn\u2019t come easily to anyone and suggests novel ways to start putting pen to paper.\u00a0\u2014 Mackenzie Evenson<\/em><\/p>\n

As its name suggests, \u201cOn Writing\u201d is part memoir and part \u201chow-to\u201d guide on writing. Divided into three sections, King\u2019s story begins with his childhood memories, including a babysitter who locked him in a closet when he was covered in vomit. King recalls reading and writing to escape to imaginary places. Along the way, he interrupts his storytelling to share basic tools and practical advice about how to formulate an idea or sell a novel. King offers a no-frills approach and even critiques his own work. He later describes a near-fatal car accident that left him with devastating injuries. During his struggle to survive, King says his two loves, his wife and writing, helped him recover. In this introspective story, he inspires both fellow writers and everyone else.\u00a0\u2014 Olivia Lee<\/em><\/p>\n

Inspired by Buddhist philosophy, author and Zen practitioner Natalie Goldberg explores writing as a practice much like meditation. Comprised of short, standalone chapters, \u201cWriting Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within\u201d focuses less on technical craft and more on exercises, prompts and experiences that can jumpstart the creative process. These strategies involve physical and mental effort, such as building your own writing space, recording your dreams, communing with other writers and embracing messy, illogical first drafts \u2014 all told in Goldberg\u2019s gentle yet persistent prose. Her takeaway message? All writing is valuable as long as you do it. \u2014 Rikki Li<\/em><\/p>\n

Getting published<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Susan Shapiro\u2019s \u201cThe Byline Bible\u201d is a thorough resource for unpublished writers in need of guidance. The longtime writing professor lists practical tips and tricks for crafting a great nonfiction piece, composing an excellent pitch to the correct editor and figuring out what to do after it\u2019s been accepted (or rejected). By including dozens of examples of stories her students published in regional magazines and even in The New York Times, Shapiro establishes her authority as the right person to trust to finally break into the writing business. Aspiring writers on a budget won\u2019t be disappointed with this $20 purchase. \u2014 Gurjit Kaur<\/em><\/p>\n

A combined effort of E. B. White and his professor William Strunk Jr., \u201cElements of Style\u201d serves as an invaluable handbook for anyone who wants to become a decent writer. From grammar rules to sentence composition, it\u2019s packed with down-to-earth advice, such as: \u201cWrite in a way that comes naturally to you.\u201d \u201cDon\u2019t inject your opinion.\u201d \u201cAvoid fancy words.\u201d This 105-page primer helps writers struggling with a 100-word memo or a 2,000-page novel on the journey from an unorganized first draft to a polished final piece. \u2014 Shreya Bansal<\/em><\/p>\n

Language lovers and David Foster Wallace fans will find much to enjoy in \u201cQuack This Way,\u201d a novella-length transcription of one of the writer\u2019s final interviews. Staged in February 2006, the 96-minute dialogue dealt with writing and usage, the domain of the kind of grammarians that DFW affectionately called \u201csnoots.\u201d Though the resulting volume is packed with memorable advice and engaging conversational volleys, its downfall lies in its timing \u2014 had its subject lived long enough to see the rise of audio, this good book would have made a great podcast. \u2014 Sarah Cahalan<\/em><\/p>\n

Photo at top: A small collection of journalism and writing books on a shelf. Students from the winter 2020 magazine reporting class offer insights on these texts, among many others. (Karen Springen\/MEDILL)<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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