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 to end a story

How to end a story

A Zoom with Susan Orlean reveals an ending for Ellie Silverman’s story about a D.C. officer five years after Jan. 6, 2021
Protecting the first drafts of history

Protecting the first drafts of history

How do we capture the truth, and keep it safe? Plus: NPR's Tonya Mosley on the art of the interview
Stories and lessons to inspire you in 2026

Stories and lessons to inspire you in 2026

‘I've always loved stretching the boundaries of what I know and do’
Storyboard Best of 2025 (Part 2!)

Storyboard Best of 2025 (Part 2!)

More of your favorite stories, books, podcasts, and docs. Plus: The craft of filmmaking, and how to bring characters to life
Nieman Storyboard Best of 2025: Your favorite stories — and storytellers — of the year (Part 2)

Nieman Storyboard Best of 2025: Your favorite stories — and storytellers — of the year (Part 2)

Here are some of your favorite stories, books, podcasts, documentaries … and an audio magazine and a singer-songwriter
Storyboard Best of 2025 (Part 1)

Storyboard Best of 2025 (Part 1)

Your favorite stories of the year. Plus: The joy of artists’ residencies and finding the character in your memoir
Nieman Storyboard Best of 2025: Your favorite stories of the year (Part 1)

Nieman Storyboard Best of 2025: Your favorite stories of the year (Part 1)

We asked, you answered — here are some of your favorite stories, books, and podcasts
‘Believe in yourself and just go all in’

‘Believe in yourself and just go all in’

Photojournalist Stephanie Keith on not letting the naysayers hold you back. Plus: Goldsmith Awards submissions, and Storyboard's Best of 2025
Making room for dialogue

Making room for dialogue

Plus: Keep sharing your favorite stories of 2025
Share your favorite stories (and podcasts, books, and docs) of 2025

Share your favorite stories (and podcasts, books, and docs) of 2025

Nieman Storyboard's Best of 2025. Plus: The team behind ‘American Shrapnel’ on helping sources feel safe