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A publication of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard, Nieman Storyboard explores the art and craft of narrative nonfiction—across all genres and platforms. https://niemanstoryboard.org/

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Nieman Storyboard @niemanstoryboard.org · Feb 13

Every Friday, the Nieman Storyboard newsletter (written by @markarms.bsky.social) features the best in narrative nonfiction, with insights on the craft of journalism and storytelling.

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Danyel Smith @danyelsmith.bsky.social · 17h

had a nerdy emo convo with the amazing @cmtapper.bsky.social for the @niemanstoryboard.org podcast. we got into journeys of self-worth, my lifelong journaling practice, stories within stories, editing, as well as Sade, Whitney, SZA, and the power of the word, "I" niemanstoryboard.org/2025/10/09/d...

Danyel Smith on developing taste as a writer and building confidence to tell your own story - Nieman Storyboard

The award-winning journalist, author, and producer shares lessons from across many forms and genres — from running Vibe magazine to writing her memoir, “Shine Bright”

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Mark Armstrong @markarms.bsky.social · 18h

This week's @niemanstoryboard.org podcast features @cmtapper.bsky.social's moving and heartfelt conversation with @danyelsmith.bsky.social, about building the confidence to tell your own story. Give it a listen.

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Danyel Smith on developing taste as a writer and building confidence to tell your own story - Nieman Storyboard

The award-winning journalist, author, and producer shares lessons from across many forms and genres — from running Vibe magazine to writing her memoir, “Shine Bright”

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Karen Palmer @karenpalmer.bsky.social · 6d

I wasn't aware of Mark's Storyboard newsletter (a pub of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism @ Harvard) but the links are so good, especially a piece by Lauren Kessler on reporting and writing scenes. Honored to have a shoutout from Carly Stern about my craft essay for Lit Hub.
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Mark Armstrong @markarms.bsky.social · 6d

My Friday newsletter for @niemanstoryboard.org: Featuring @kerryhowley.bsky.social @nymag.com, Kari Howard, @miasato.bsky.social, @karenpalmer.bsky.social, @brendanomeara.bsky.social, Justin Heckert.

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Scenes from a hacker house - Nieman Storyboard

The San Francisco AI gold rush. Plus: Kari Howard Fund for Narrative Journalism, Justin Heckert's one that got away.

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Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard @niemanfoundation.bsky.social · 13d

The International Women’s Media Foundation has announced the 2025 Kari Howard Fund for Narrative Journalism grantees.

Howard, former @niemanstoryboard.org editor, championed ambitious storytelling — and this year’s winners carry that legacy forward. Read more about the grantees:

Kari Howard Fund for Narrative Journalism Awards 2025 Grants - IWMF

Journalists from U.S. and Poland to cover immigration crises [WASHINGTON, DC – September 25, 2025] – The Kari Howard Fund for Narrative Journalism, a program of the International Women’s Media Foundat...

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Mark Armstrong @markarms.bsky.social · 13d

My Friday newsletter for @niemanstoryboard.org: @michaelkruse.bsky.social and Bill Duryea on a 16-year partnership, plus @lillydancyger.bsky.social, @danwilsonmusic.bsky.social, @hco96.bsky.social, and Alice Driver.

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Everybody needs an editor - Nieman Storyboard

Michael Kruse and Bill Duryea reflect on a 16-year partnership. Plus: Telling a family's story, without everyone's participation.

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Nieman Lab @niemanlab.org · 13d

"Michael and I probably both subscribe to the theory that 90 percent of life, and reporting, is just showing up.”

At our sister publication @niemanstoryboard.org, @michaelkruse.bsky.social and his longtime editor, Bill Duryea, reflect on a 16-year partnership. niemanstoryboard.org/2025/09/26/e...

Everybody needs an editor - Nieman Storyboard

Michael Kruse and Bill Duryea reflect on a 16-year partnership. Plus: Telling a family's story, without everyone's participation.

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Mark Armstrong @markarms.bsky.social · 14d

This week on the @niemanstoryboard.org podcast, I was thrilled to talk with @michaelkruse.bsky.social and his longtime editor, Bill Duryea, about editor-reporter relationships and their 16-year collaboration at the @tampabaytimes.bsky.social and @politico.com.

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Michael Kruse & Bill Duryea: Lessons from a 16-year reporter-editor partnership - Nieman Storyboard

The journalists share how they supported and learned from each other at the Tampa Bay Times and Politico.

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Michael Kruse @michaelkruse.bsky.social · 14d

Did @markarms.bsky.social's @niemanstoryboard.org podcast with Bill.

Michael Kruse & Bill Duryea: Lessons from a 16-year reporter-editor partnership - Nieman Storyboard

The journalists share how they supported and learned from each other at the Tampa Bay Times and Politico.

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Nieman Storyboard @niemanstoryboard.org · 15d

"Like so many journalists, Megan Greenwell resisted inserting herself into the story that would ultimately shape her career. But the plot came to her." @greenwell.bsky.social

Megan Greenwell on holding out for the once-in-a-lifetime book idea - Nieman Storyboard

The author of “Bad Company” reflects on the merits of waiting until she was seized by an obsession and couldn’t let go

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Nieman Storyboard @niemanstoryboard.org · 16d

"I'm a parent and I think there's something universal to the story about just asking … what would you do for your kids?"

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The New Yorker's Sam Wolson on interactive storytelling about a mother and her trans teenager leaving the U.S. - Nieman Storyboard

The Interactives Visual Features Editor discusses the intersection of VR, interactive design, documentary work, and reporting

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Nieman Storyboard @niemanstoryboard.org · 17d

"I knew I needed people who readers were going to want to spend a lot of time with. I had three characters in the proposal but four in the book. One from the proposal ended up in the book." @greenwell.bsky.social

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Finding your book's main characters - Nieman Storyboard

Megan Greenwell's “Bad Company,” annotated. Plus: What makes dialogue work on the page?

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Megan Greenwell @greenwell.bsky.social · 20d

A lot of people have seized on how much work it took to find my four BAD COMPANY protagonists, so it was fun to talk to @niemanstoryboard.org about it. imo narrative work absolutely requires putting in the effort/time to find the right characters. niemanstoryboard.org/2025/09/19/m...

I knew I needed people who readers were going to want to spend a lot of time with. I had three characters in the proposal but four in the book. One from the proposal ended up in the book.
I did so much grunt work to find them.
A lot of Linkedin searching for people who had previously worked at various companies. A ton of scouring Facebook groups and Reddit, and talking to nonprofit groups to see who they recommended. I was trying to plumb every possible avenue. I talked to a little over 300 people for the book as a whole, and almost 150 of those were potential protagonists.

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Mark Armstrong @markarms.bsky.social · 20d

My Friday @niemanstoryboard.org newsletter: @greenwell.bsky.social on finding your book's main characters + @mdbell79.bsky.social on dialogue, @skyepillsbury.com talks to @kalilaholt.bsky.social about "Heavyweight"'s return.

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Finding your book's main characters - Nieman Storyboard

Megan Greenwell's “Bad Company,” annotated. Plus: What makes dialogue work on the page?

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Megan Greenwell @greenwell.bsky.social · 20d

This @niemanstoryboard.org interview/annotation was one of the most fun I've done. The Q&A is mostly nuts and bolts about how I actually wrote a book, while the annotation is for the craft nerds. 🤩 I think there's a lot in here for aspiring narrative nonfiction writers!

Megan Greenwell on holding out for the once-in-a-lifetime book idea - Nieman Storyboard

The author of “Bad Company” reflects on the merits of waiting until she was seized by an obsession and couldn’t let go

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Mark Armstrong @markarms.bsky.social · 20d

At @niemanstoryboard.org, thrilled to feature a conversation + annotated book chapter from @greenwell.bsky.social's “Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream.” By Carly Stern.

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Megan Greenwell on holding out for the once-in-a-lifetime book idea - Nieman Storyboard

The author of “Bad Company” reflects on the merits of waiting until she was seized by an obsession and couldn’t let go

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Mark Armstrong @markarms.bsky.social · 27d

My Friday newsletter for @niemanstoryboard.org: Interactive storytelling with @newyorker.com's Sam Wolson, plus @phillymag.com on 50 years of "Fresh Air," @tommytomlinson.bsky.social, @columjournreview.bsky.social, @transom.bsky.social

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Technology still demands a story - Nieman Storyboard

Sam Wolson on finding the right medium for the right story. Plus: Terry Gross on 50 years of ‘Fresh Air’ and using narrative structure in interviews

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Hanaa’ Tameez @hanaatameez.bsky.social · 28d

This story — which asks what happened to all of those newsroom DEI jobs, committees, and promises from 2020 — is the hardest one I've ever worked on. I hope you'll spend some time with it today.

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From reckoning to retreat: Journalism’s DEI efforts are in decline

Diversity-related newsroom jobs haven't totally disappeared — but they also haven't stuck.

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Mark Armstrong @markarms.bsky.social · 28d

For the @niemanstoryboard.org podcast, here's my conversation with Sam Wolson, the Interactives Visual Features Editor for @newyorker.com, who produced a moving interactive story about a mother and her trans teenager.

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The New Yorker's Sam Wolson on interactive storytelling about a mother and her trans teenager leaving the U.S. - Nieman Storyboard

The Interactives Visual Features Editor discusses the intersection of VR, interactive design, documentary work, and reporting

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Mark Armstrong @markarms.bsky.social · Sep 4

Today at @niemanstoryboard.org, @tromano.bsky.social sits down with @jasonkpargin.bsky.social about his TikTok storytelling evolution.

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The craft (and business) of TikTok storytelling, according to author Jason Pargin - Nieman Storyboard

How the writer and former Cracked editor found his voice with short-form video

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Bob Hille @bobhille.bsky.social · Aug 29

I love this from Danish journalist Line Vaaben, via
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Mark Armstrong @markarms.bsky.social · Aug 29

My Friday newsletter for @niemanstoryboard.org — ten storytelling moments from the summer.

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10 storytelling moments from the summer - Nieman Storyboard

Stories and conversations you may have missed — from Bloomberg, Texas Monthly, ‘This American Life,’ and more

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Jane Hammons @janehammons.bsky.social · Aug 28

When I come across a conversation this exciting, I wish I were still teaching so I could share it with students. While listening to @niemanstoryboard.org podcast with author Dana A. Williams and Storyboard contributor Christina M. Tapper, I ordered Toni at Random from my local bookstore.

Nieman Storyboard @niemanstoryboard.org · Jul 21

“We don't have to agree. If we have a similar type of motivation toward honoring the culture in some way, it's fine. There will be disagreements, but in the end it's structures that I don't forgive."

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Author Dana A. Williams on what Toni Morrison can teach us about editing - Nieman Storyboard

Williams's new book, “Toni at Random,” gives us a deeper look into the literary titan’s craft and career in elevating the voices of Black writers

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Mark Armstrong @markarms.bsky.social · Aug 15

My Friday newsletter for @niemanstoryboard.org:

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Resisting the ‘tidy narrative’ - Nieman Storyboard

Mallary Tenore Tarpley on how to ask deeper questions about illness and recovery. Plus: advice for sharpening your podcast skills

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Mark Armstrong @markarms.bsky.social · Aug 14

For this week's @niemanstoryboard.org podcast, I spoke with @mallarytenore.bsky.social about her excellent new reported memoir, “Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery.”

Lots of lessons about resisting tidy narratives when telling stories.

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Mallary Tenore Tarpley on writing about eating disorders and navigating ‘the middle’ in recovery - Nieman Storyboard

The journalist and author reflects on the process of writing, researching, and reporting on her own life for her debut book, “Slip”

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