Author

Mark Armstrong

Mark Armstrong is the editor of Nieman Storyboard. He is a producer, writer, and singer-songwriter. Mark was previously the founder of Longreads, the National Magazine Award-winning site that was dubbed “a digital renaissance for the long form” by The New York Times. And he is the co-founder of Ursa Story Company, which produces podcasts including Ursa Short Fiction and Reckon True Stories, dedicated to celebrating great storytelling.

How a magazine story becomes a podcast

How a magazine story becomes a podcast

Plus: Remembering Annie Dillard, and the National Book Awards announces its longlist for nonfiction
Personal stories of 9/11, 25 years later

Personal stories of 9/11, 25 years later

Plus: Sari Botton on the craft of memoir, and what happens when a source becomes the main character
Author and editor Sari Botton on giving yourself permission to write personal essays

Author and editor Sari Botton on giving yourself permission to write personal essays

The editor behind the popular newsletters Oldster and Memoir Land discusses her own journey to writing a memoir, and how journalists can find their voice
Scenes from an end-of-summer reading list

Scenes from an end-of-summer reading list

Plus: Remembering Gloria Steinem, and writing memoir in the present tense
The authority versus authenticity question

The authority versus authenticity question

Audio documentary producer Will James on the making of NPR's “We Keep Us Safe.” Plus: How to pitch Slate's features editor
‘There is no good way to say this’

‘There is no good way to say this’

Author Yiyun Li reconsiders the language of loss. Plus: Drawing the line on ethical AI use
Navigating power and trust as a journalist

Navigating power and trust as a journalist

Shoshana Walter on writing about addiction and recovery. Plus: a visit to Portland's only magazine stand
Mastering brevity in storytelling and songwriting

Mastering brevity in storytelling and songwriting

The making of "Cold Missouri Waters," and your favorite stories in song
Ken Armstrong's advice for journalists

Ken Armstrong’s advice for journalists

Plus: Henry Chu is named the Nieman Foundation's ninth curator in its 88-year history
‘Aangad took a small sip of water’

‘Aangad took a small sip of water’

How a tiny observation drives a bigger story. Plus: The art of low-stakes writing