The acclaimed author discusses how words like “grief” fail when writing about the loss of her teenage son James ...

During my new Nieman Storyboard podcast conversation with audio journalist Will James, we got to talking about the evolution of narrative storytelling in podcasts, but also the evolution of trust in ...

“We Keep Us Safe,” an eight-episode narrative podcast, looks into the unsolved killing of 16-year old Antonio Mays Jr., who was shot in Seattle’s CHOP (Capitol Hill Occupied Protest) zone during the ...

When it comes to grieving, we are accustomed to speaking a common language. Li questions all of it, including the word “grief” itself, opting instead for the word “abyss.” “Grief has become a ...

The author of ‘A Marriage at Sea’ found her voice — and a deep archive of diaries, films, and interviews — to tell the true story of Maurice and Maralyn… ...

Seven years ago, David Grann found himself staring at a faded journal in a digital archive. It belonged to John Byron, grandfather of the poet Lord Byron, and documented his journey as a midshipman on ...

This essay is adapted from Rick Meyer’s notes for a talk at the 2005 Nieman Narrative Editors’ Seminar. Rick’s presentation was paired with Laurie Hertzel’s talk on scenes. We probably ought to ...

David Grann believes that scouting an idea for a book or magazine article should be more than an intellectual exercise. The right story, he says, “gets its hooks into you.” The tales that grip Grann, ...

As Parsley wrote on Bluesky this week: “Being recognized for a story that honors my nephew Clay and the strength of my family means the world to me. I’m grateful to the Pulitzer Prizes committee, my ...

When I first came across Katherine Boo’s work in journalism school, I was immediately taken with her ability to expose injustice while weaving gorgeous narratives. I carved up her stories in The ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first of an occasional series interviewing story editors about how they do their jobs. Any grateful writer can attest to the power of a strong editor — a trusted voice of ...

In my office, I have a long table full of books that share a common theme: they’re all focused on the craft of storytelling and writing. I’ve turned to these craft books time and time again, and I ...