Archive: Oct 2025

‘Surprise is magic in journalism’

‘Surprise is magic in journalism’

Author Claudia Rowe on writing about the foster care system. Plus: Keeping your day job while publishing books with Erin Somers
October 24, 2025
Mark Armstrong
National Book Award finalist Claudia Rowe on writing about teens and the foster care system

National Book Award finalist Claudia Rowe on writing about teens and the foster care system

The author of ‘Wards of the State’ on preparing sources to be part of a book and covering the foster care system-to-incarceration pipeline
October 23, 2025
Marina Leigh
Susan Orlean tells her own story

Susan Orlean tells her own story

The New Yorker writer's new memoir, “Joyride.” Plus: Kate Sosin on covering trans issues and avoiding burnout.
October 17, 2025
Mark Armstrong
Journalist Kate Sosin on covering trans issues in the age of Trump 2.0

Journalist Kate Sosin on covering trans issues in the age of Trump 2.0

“As a trans person, I have to write news that makes me want to get up in the morning … stories that are more constructive than just, ‘Here's another thing…
October 17, 2025
Carly Stern
‘Your story is worth telling’

‘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
October 10, 2025
Mark Armstrong
Danyel Smith on developing taste as a writer and building confidence to tell your own story

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”
October 9, 2025
Christina M. Tapper
Scenes from a hacker house

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.
October 3, 2025
Mark Armstrong
From index cards to interviews: Eight journalists on reporting and writing scenes

From index cards to interviews: Eight journalists on reporting and writing scenes

Nieman Storyboard's archive of lessons and advice from some of the most memorable narrative nonfiction
October 3, 2025
Emilia Wisniewski