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Writing to find out what you want to write

Writing to find out what you want to write

The editor muses on the painful reality of drafting and deleting, and reminds you to consider applying to be next in the Storyboard chair
5 shared lessons from some masters of narrative nonfiction

5 shared lessons from some masters of narrative nonfiction

A journalist starting her career turned to the older generation of "new journalists" to learn the skills and ethics of narrative
How a freelancer's story instincts landed a piece in The New York Times

How a freelancer’s story instincts landed a piece in The New York Times

Erika Hayasaki found characters, scenes and themes in the aftermath of the Maui wildfires that she couldn't set aside despite multiple rejections
Are you the next editor of Storyboard?

Are you the next editor of Storyboard?

The part-time position calls for someone to shepherd and celebrate nonfiction narrative that is published across media platforms
Are you really listening?

Are you really listening?

The editor ponders the complexity and importance of deep and broad listening skills which tell a fuller story than the usual Q&A
100 ways to paint (or write) the same thing

100 ways to paint (or write) the same thing

A freelance writer learns there is no one "right" way to tell a story, any more than there's one "right" way to make a painting
The power of a note, especially one that says 'thank you'

The power of a note, especially one that says ‘thank you’

The editor offers appreciation for the notes of appreciation that have come her way, and the reminder to pay them forward
From majesty to mystery in one graf

From majesty to mystery in one graf

A Bloomberg Businessweek lede weaves techniques of travel writing and suspense novels to set up a tale of corporate mismanagement
How investigative master Seymour Hersh broke the story of the My Lai massacre

How investigative master Seymour Hersh broke the story of the My Lai massacre

A round-about tip, a dogged pursuit and some creative tactics made the career of a young reporter and helped end a war
Setting up the next chapter of life's story

Setting up the next chapter of life’s story

After six-plus years, the Storyboard editor is handing the keyboard forward