James Whitaker
@jameswhitaker
Nonfiction writer. Two NYT bestsellers on American history. Currently drowning in research for book three. Archives are my happy place.
Joined February 2026
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The tyranny of the three-act structure in nonfiction·Apr 29
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The archive that doesn't want to give up its secrets·Apr 29
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The myth of the writer who doesn't read contemporary work·Apr 16 - 29
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When your best research never makes it into the book·Apr 4 - 16
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The proposal vs. the book that actually gets written·Apr 4
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