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The art of the micro-narrative

The art of the micro-narrative

How Daniel Troppy started creating ‘love letters’ on Instagram. Plus: the Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting
April 17, 2026
Kim Cross
‘Stay long enough to be boring,’ and other notes from the Power of Narrative conference

‘Stay long enough to be boring,’ and other notes from the Power of Narrative conference

Lessons for journalists from ‘London Falling.’ Plus: finding the heart of an audio story
April 10, 2026
Mark Armstrong
Four lessons for journalists from Patrick Radden Keefe’s latest book, ‘London Falling’

Four lessons for journalists from Patrick Radden Keefe’s latest book, ‘London Falling’

The New Yorker staff writer and bestselling author speaks at the Power of Narrative conference about investigating a 19-year-old's mysterious death
April 9, 2026
Emilia Wisniewski
Using diaries, photos, and films to create narrative magic

Using diaries, photos, and films to create narrative magic

The story behind Sophie Elmhirst’s bestseller, ‘A Marriage at Sea.’ Plus: Joi Lee on returning to the U.S. to cover ICE
April 3, 2026
Mark Armstrong
Annotation: How Sophie Elmhirst wrote a bestselling nonfiction book that reads like fiction

Annotation: How Sophie Elmhirst wrote a bestselling nonfiction book that reads like fiction

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…
April 2, 2026
Mallary Tenore Tarpley
‘I don’t think this is a story about resilience or hope’

‘I don’t think this is a story about resilience or hope’

Kerry Howley returns to Camp Mystic. Plus: Remembering Tracy Kidder
March 27, 2026
Mark Armstrong
A Patrick Radden Keefe reading list

A Patrick Radden Keefe reading list

Boston University's Power of Narrative conference. Plus: J. Anthony Lukas Prize Project Awards
March 20, 2026
Mark Armstrong
How Stephen Rodrick prepared for his story about ICE occupying a small town

How Stephen Rodrick prepared for his story about ICE occupying a small town

Plus: Audio Flux wants your (short) story, and Tom Junod on publishing his first book at age 67
March 13, 2026
Mark Armstrong
Getting the story: How 7 writers found their idea and main characters

Getting the story: How 7 writers found their idea and main characters

From the Nieman Storyboard archives: Here are the strategies journalists use to find their next big story
March 12, 2026
Emilia Wisniewski
Bringing your values to your reporting and writing

Bringing your values to your reporting and writing

Irin Carmon annotates her book on the lives of five pregnant women post-Dobbs. Plus: More awards and fellowship deadlines
March 6, 2026
Mark Armstrong