Kristen Hare, Author at Poynter

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Want to become an investigative journalist? Start here.

ProPublica’s Alexandra Zayas on what it takes

September 3, 2025

Thinking about writing a memoir? Here’s why you should.

It’s ‘like holding up a mirror to yourself and your readers’

August 13, 2025

Journalism changes. Good writing advice doesn’t.

These 50 classic tips — from the dog’s name to a suggestion of murder — still guide great storytelling.

July 17, 2025

What’s the biggest mistake you made as a first-time editor?

(Spoiler: It’s about more than just line editing)

July 15, 2025

Your guide to 2025’s journalism conference season

With ONA, NABJ and more industry acronyms we love

May 7, 2025

Opinion | How one local newsroom celebrates Festivus

This year's gripes include Cybertrucks, shopping carts and more

December 18, 2024

Press Forward announces $20 million to 205 local newsrooms

The list includes at least one newsroom in every state

October 16, 2024

After Hurricane Helene, ‘Neighbors are what’s getting us through this’

Coverage and help from Florida and North Carolina

October 2, 2024

The Star Tribune isn’t the only local newspaper that’s growing

From Louisiana to South Carolina and Georgia to Vermont, news outlets are bucking the trend and opening bureaus across their states

August 21, 2024

How one Dallas reporter took on deepfakes

Adding media literacy to events offered a chance to connect

July 3, 2024

Journalists Recovery Network was built to let people ‘know that they aren’t alone’

This project offers stories, resources and space for people with substance use disorder

June 12, 2024

Does your newsroom have a data ethics policy?

Here’s how to build one.

June 5, 2024