Scoping
When a Subject Is Too Big to Finish
August 6, 2026 · 6 min read
Notes on recognising a story that needs cutting down before it can be told well.
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Field notes
Short pieces on the craft decisions that don't usually make it into the finished story.
Transcripts
The Quote You Almost Cut
August 11, 2026 · 5 min read
Why the least dramatic line in a transcript is often the one worth keeping.
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Fairness
Writing to Someone Who Won't Reply
August 14, 2026 · 7 min read
How to leave a fair record of an approach, even when nobody answers it.
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