From the Editor Mastering brevity in storytelling and songwriting The making of "Cold Missouri Waters," and your favorite stories in song August 7, 2026 Mark Armstrong Ken Armstrong’s advice for journalists Plus: Henry Chu is named the Nieman Foundation's ninth curator in its 88-year history July 31, 2026 Mark Armstrong ‘Aangad took a small sip of water’ How a tiny observation drives a bigger story. Plus: The art of low-stakes writing July 24, 2026 Mark Armstrong The Nieman Storyboard podcast returns with Pamela Colloff The author of “Catch the Devil” on criminal justice reporting and keeping readers hooked. Plus: Ellie Silverman finds the true story behind a now-viral photo July 17, 2026 Mark Armstrong Should you start a newsletter? Plus: Noticing what's in your neighborhood, and a podcasting playbook for students July 10, 2026 Mark Armstrong Embracing the lost art of people-watching Plus: Submit your application for the Kari Howard Fund for Narrative Journalism July 3, 2026 Mallary Tenore Tarpley Remembering The New Yorker’s Mark Singer Plus: What makes an ideal Talk of the Town story? And pitching an editor instead of a publication June 26, 2026 Mark Armstrong A Juneteenth reading list Plus: A high school girls’ water polo team fights for gender equity, and breakable rules for writers June 19, 2026 Mark Armstrong Inside an award-winning book proposal Plus: Lessons from an author after the book comes out, and tell us your favorite stories in song June 12, 2026 Mark Armstrong Summer inspiration for journalists and writers Plus: Season Two of Nieman Storyboard’s podcast is coming soon, and is an MFA worth it? June 5, 2026 Mark Armstrong 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … 23 Next
