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Why it Works: A Story About Transgender Pushback

Why it Works: A Story About Transgender Pushback

My editor’s take on one well-crafted story

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Robert Roy Britt
Jan 20, 2025
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Every now and then I analyze a nonfiction article that impressed me, zeroing in on why it works by focusing on several of the Fundamental Elements of a Good Story. This week’s story is one I edited on Medium (the “friend link” bypasses the paywall). I encourage you to go read the story, consciously evaluate it yourself, then come back and see what you t…

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