Notable Narratives

Essential Breslin: Artful narrative by a master of journalistic craft

Essential Breslin: Artful narrative by a master of journalistic craft

A new anthology of stories by the New York City columnist is analyzed for the deadline work that underlies his timeless art
"Poetic explorations" in a podcast from inside and outside prison walls

“Poetic explorations” in a podcast from inside and outside prison walls

The final post in the revived "Audio Danger" series gives voice to the moments and memories of imprisoned people
A true crime podcast that is more about truth than crime

A true crime podcast that is more about truth than crime

The third post of the revived "Audio Danger" series explores the reporting that revealed indigenous lives "Stolen" in a residential school in Canada
A podcaster follows a then-cop into the breach of the U.S. Capitol

A podcaster follows a then-cop into the breach of the U.S. Capitol

EDITOR’S NOTE: This month, Pushkin Industries published  “The Best Audio Storytelling: 2022,” an audiobook compendium of English-language nonfiction. The collection’s curator, Pushkin’s Julia Barton spoke with creators of work in…
John Lennon, Jimmy Breslin and (deadline) narrative as the sum of its parts

John Lennon, Jimmy Breslin and (deadline) narrative as the sum of its parts

Narrative Elements 1: A narrative nonfiction writer and teacher starts a series that explores narrative journalism element by element
How a 19th century widow stopped the presses — and pioneered deadline reporting

How a 19th century widow stopped the presses — and pioneered deadline reporting

By Lauren KesslerCan the past teach us anything? Is there a reason beyond “oh, that’s interesting/ quaint/awful/who knew?” to delve into the lives of journalists who did their work before…
A doc film that gently unspools surprises

A doc film that gently unspools surprises

Filmmaker Eloisa Diez follows a trans man's journey to create a family of his own ~ and confronts her own storytelling stereotypes
A top Danish journalist reflects society in autopsies, trans surgery and pork roast

A top Danish journalist reflects society in autopsies, trans surgery and pork roast

Author and narrative reporter Line Vaaben offers gems from her 20-year immersion into the craft of storytelling
A viral image, a question of provenance and a consideration of truth

A viral image, a question of provenance and a consideration of truth

In the 100-plus days since Vladimir Putin ordered his Russian army into Ukraine, I have done something I rarely do on social media: Forwarded shares, many days a week, of…
A writer's tribute to Roger Angell: For the love of the reading journey

A writer’s tribute to Roger Angell: For the love of the reading journey

"Sports Guy" author and politics blogger Charles P. Pierce with a reflection on legendary sportswriter and baseball fan Roger Angell