Anyone subscribe to Poynter.org?

[Christa M. Miller]

I've been subscribed for a few years because of my freelance work, but I've also found it useful when it comes to fiction. Check out Chip Scanlan's (http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=52) and Roy Peter Clark's (http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=78) columns; Clark in particular has a new book out, "50 Writing Tools." They don't really discuss *that* much new under the sun, but I like the short format and some of the ideas they come up with. Anyone else?

[Bethany K. Warner]

I regularly read Poynter's "Al's Morning Meeting" column on hot journalism story ideas. And from time to time the "Book Babes" column all about trends in book reviews, publishing, etc. Both are really good reads.

[Charles Kelly]

I have Poynter.org bookmarked and read it nearly every day. As a reporter, I'm always interested in what's happening at other newspapers, how the newspaper business is going (kind of rocky, these days), and stuff from Roy Peter Clark, who I met at the Poynter Institute a few years ago. He's very good with writing tips.

[EDWARD C MORGAN]

I've been checking out the Poynter site for years. Still one of the best resources for journalists out there.

[Christa M. Miller]

Clay, I agree about journalism - it just struck me how relevant it was for fiction writers as well, especially Clark's and Scanlan's advice. Like Scanlan's recent column about NPR's Vocal Impressions: http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=52&aid=122690 Just really interesting stuff I hadn't thought about before.

[Naomi Hirahara]

I love the Poynter Institute! But it's been a while since I've dealt with that organization. (As an editor of a small newspaper, I sent a reporter to a Poynter seminar many years ago.) Thanks for the reminder and the introduction to a great website. I'm wondering how many crimespace members are journalists or used to be journalists.