This post is a piece from the New York Times about the work of Robert McFadden, the retiring Times obituary writer. Obits are a great genre for an adept writer, who can capture the character of a famous figure in a few words and an apt metaphor. McFadden is the master of this genre, and … Continue reading Robert McFadden: A Master Class in Writing from the King of Obits
David Labaree on Schooling, History, and Writing 