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Insights on the craft of journalism and storytelling, from the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard.
Reporting and writing scenes: The foundational ... - Nieman Storyboard
Apr 20, 2023 · Scenes are the building blocks of narrative construction, from stories on the big and small screen to novels to, yes, journalism. Scenes immerse readers in the moment, bring characters to life, …
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Apr 8, 2011 · In a recent Nieman interview with Isabel Wilkerson, author of The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration, Wilkerson talks about putting together a complex non …
Notable Narratives Archives - Nieman Storyboard
Apr 7, 2023 · In the 100-plus days since Vladimir Putin ordered his Russian army into Ukraine, I have done something I rarely do on social media: Forwarded shares, many days a week, of…
Structuring Stories for Meaning - Nieman Reports
Mar 15, 2002 · On a late fall weekend in 2001, the Nieman Program on Narrative Journalism convened its first conference. More than 800 journalists traveled to Cambridge, Massachusetts to take part in …
From index cards to interviews: Eight journalists on reporting and ...
Oct 3, 2025 · From the Nieman Storyboard archives, here are eight acclaimed journalists sharing their techniques on reporting and writing their most memorable scenes.
Nieman Storyboard
In-depth conversations about the craft of journalism and storytelling, presented by the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard. Hosted by Mark Armstrong, editor of Nieman Storyboard, …
The art of dialogue: 5 conversations from great narrative stories
Nov 27, 2025 · The same can be said for countless narrative works, and are extremely effective when getting to know the subject. From the Nieman Storyboard annotation archives, here are five pieces …
How narrative journalists can make “good trouble ... - Nieman Storyboard
Dec 6, 2022 · This week and next, we feature each of his seven approaches to story projects. How do writers of narrative non-fiction tackle social problems? It’s easy enough to think that problems just …
A spotlight on the art of the interview - Nieman Storyboard
Jul 16, 2024 · Now, after three narrative non-fiction books and many long-form magazine features, I’ve become keenly aware that interviewing for different kinds of pieces requires different approaches, …
An annotated guide to narrative magic - Nieman Storyboard
Apr 12, 2023 · “The Girl in the Window and Other True Tales” satisfied my curiosity about how these richly textured stories were created and offered advice and inspiration to dive into my next narrative …
Narrative News Archives - Nieman Storyboard
Sep 2, 2024 · As deadlines approach for the True Story Award and National Magazine Awards, journalists worldwide have opportunities to gain recognition for outstanding reporting and storytelling