During the last days of December, we’ve been tweeting down Storyboard’s top 10 posts for the year. In case you haven't been following along, here they are, all in one place (in reverse order):
10. Internet phenom Maud Newton’s “Why’s this so good?”:
“Raymond Chandler sticks it to Hollywood.”
9. Chris Jones, Esquire writer at large, talks with Nieman narrative instructor Paige Williams:
“On reporting for detail, the case against outlining and the power of donuts.”
8. Storyboard editor Andrea Pitzer’s “Why’s this so good?”:
“Gene Weingarten peels the Great Zucchini.”
7. Peter Ginna, publisher and editorial director of Bloomsbury Press, with
“When journalists become authors: a few cautionary tips.”
6. Science and culture writer David Dobbs’ “Why’s this so good?”:
“Michael Lewis' Greek odyssey.”
5. Atlantic senior editor Alexis Madrigal’s “Why’s this so good?”:
“Truman Capote keeps time with Marlon Brando.”
4. Science writer Carl Zimmer’s “Why’s this so good?”:
“McPhee takes on the Mississippi."
3. Two celebrated Esquire writers visit Harvard:
“Gay Talese has a Coke: reflections of a narrative legend in conversation with Chris Jones.”
2. Nieman Lab assistant editor Megan Garber’s “Why’s this so good?”:
“David Foster Wallace on the vagaries of cruising.”
1. Pedro Monteiro’s look at storytelling in the tablet and app future:
“Story, interrupted: why we need new approaches to digital narrative.”
Thanks for your support in 2011. We’ve had a banner year here, with a lot of new contributors and record numbers of visitors. We look forward to bringing you even better coverage of new narrative projects and ideas in 2012. Happy New Year!
10. Internet phenom Maud Newton’s “Why’s this so good?”:
“Raymond Chandler sticks it to Hollywood.”
9. Chris Jones, Esquire writer at large, talks with Nieman narrative instructor Paige Williams:
“On reporting for detail, the case against outlining and the power of donuts.”
8. Storyboard editor Andrea Pitzer’s “Why’s this so good?”:
“Gene Weingarten peels the Great Zucchini.”
7. Peter Ginna, publisher and editorial director of Bloomsbury Press, with
“When journalists become authors: a few cautionary tips.”
6. Science and culture writer David Dobbs’ “Why’s this so good?”:
“Michael Lewis' Greek odyssey.”
5. Atlantic senior editor Alexis Madrigal’s “Why’s this so good?”:
“Truman Capote keeps time with Marlon Brando.”
4. Science writer Carl Zimmer’s “Why’s this so good?”:
“McPhee takes on the Mississippi."
3. Two celebrated Esquire writers visit Harvard:
“Gay Talese has a Coke: reflections of a narrative legend in conversation with Chris Jones.”
2. Nieman Lab assistant editor Megan Garber’s “Why’s this so good?”:
“David Foster Wallace on the vagaries of cruising.”
1. Pedro Monteiro’s look at storytelling in the tablet and app future:
“Story, interrupted: why we need new approaches to digital narrative.”
Thanks for your support in 2011. We’ve had a banner year here, with a lot of new contributors and record numbers of visitors. We look forward to bringing you even better coverage of new narrative projects and ideas in 2012. Happy New Year!
