From the Editor

‘If you have three quarterbacks, you have no quarterbacks’

‘If you have three quarterbacks, you have no quarterbacks’

Soledad O’Brien on documentary storytelling. Plus: The Power of Narrative conference and the principles of plotting
Piecing together the past

Piecing together the past

Author Brendan O’Meara reconstructs a legendary race. Plus: Bruce Springsteen and the return of the protest song
Holding up our phones as a mirror

Holding up our phones as a mirror

Local journalists and citizens are documenting history in Minnesota, the Pacific Northwest, and around the U.S.
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
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
‘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