The Queen
How to Write This Book
Jun 11, 2019
Dan Kois and Josh Levin discuss the process of writing a reporting-intensive book with a panel of distinguished authors. They explore turning ideas into books, selective storytelling, and the importance of honesty in writing.
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- Authors discussed the transition from articles to books, exploring personal histories and societal factors.
- Challenges of extensive research were deliberated, emphasizing the struggle for information and the limitations of historical investigations.
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Decision to Turn an Article into a Book
Authors discuss the transition from a comprehensive article to a book. Josh Levine's piece on Linda Taylor, the welfare queen, inspired him to explore more deeply her personal history and the societal factors that shaped her into a political icon. James Foreman, Jr., focused on documenting the project of mass incarceration through the experiences of African American officials. David Grant and Eliza Griswold considered the dimensions and resonance of their subjects, deciding whether they warranted a book-length treatment.
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