The recovery process doesn't make for a good headline; we want storylines that have an arc to them and a triumphant finale. Journey is a rather unsatisfying term even though it is a more accurate description.
This is so important. The click-bait headlines, numbers (weights and calories), bad stock photography, etc. really can undermine an otherwise great piece of writing about eating disorders.
Ugh I loved reading this & seeing it here. Thank you for opening up this narrative… here & in your book!
Thank you, Katie!
The recovery process doesn't make for a good headline; we want storylines that have an arc to them and a triumphant finale. Journey is a rather unsatisfying term even though it is a more accurate description.
This is so important. The click-bait headlines, numbers (weights and calories), bad stock photography, etc. really can undermine an otherwise great piece of writing about eating disorders.
Equip has a nice downloadable PDF of journalistic guidelines that might interest your students as well: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18LlH73E-nCQYHMvx082AO83Y1L367X-d/view