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Danyel Smith on developing taste as a writer and building confidence to tell your own story
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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The art of pitching: How to sell your book or story idea
Editors from The Atavist, Wired, and more share what they’re looking for in a story or book proposal.
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Danyel Smith on developing taste as a writer and building confidence to tell your own story
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”
Story Annotations

Story Annotations
Megan Greenwell on holding out for the once-in-a-lifetime book idea
The author of “Bad Company” on the merits of waiting until she was seized by an obsession and couldn’t let go

Story Annotations
Behind the Scenes: Bloomberg examines a private detention center and a town 'Addicted to ICE'
Rachel Adams-Heard, Polly Mosendz, and Fola Akinnibi looked at local government agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain immigrants in New Mexico
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‘Your story is worth telling’
Danyel Smith on journaling through life and work. Plus: National Book Award finalists, and the elements of a story pitch

From the Editor
Scenes from a hacker house
The San Francisco AI gold rush. Plus: Kari Howard Fund for Narrative Journalism, Justin Heckert's one that got away.