Aug. 23, 2002--Dennis Jackson, UD professor of journalism and modern British literature, and John Sweeney, “News Journal” public editor, will discuss and sign copies of their new book, “The Journalist’s Craft: A Guide to Writing Better Stories,” at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28, at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4801 Concord Pike, Wilmington.

The book features the advice of 16 journalists who share their expertise on topics that include finding good stories, writing nonfiction narrative, developing craft and working with words.

Among the featured journalists are Hugh Mulligan, who recounts writing tips gathered from James Jones, author of “From Here to Eternity,” and John Steinbeck, author of “The Grapes of Wrath,” and Mark Bowden, author of the best-selling “Blackhawk Down.”

For information, call (302) 478-9677.