A good storyteller can turn dull statistics into interesting, sometimes riveting stories. Here are some infographics and data visualizations that do just that.
Recommended reading for July 15: Harry Potter and more
Top news industry stories this week: J.K. Rowling’s boy wizard series comes to a cinematic end, aggravated over content aggregation & NOTW scandal deepens.
5 simple math skills every writer should know
Yes, even freelancers need to know the difference between the median and the mean. Freelance writer and former math teacher Laura Laing explains that and more.
4 steps to creating an online writing group
Seattle freelance writer Liz Sheffield outlines what it takes to set up a virtual writers’ circle.
Recommended reading for July 1: Ann Patchett, SI & more
Revisiting ‘Bel Canto’ and Patchett’s writing style; Sports Illustrated’s must-read nostalgia issue, and other top reads for the week.
Recommended reading for June 24: Pottermore and more
Pottermore.com to sell Harry Potter ebooks, the ugly truth of working for AOL, an illegal immigrant reporter tells all, Sway to rep bloggers, and more.