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How a freelancer's story instincts landed a piece in The New York Times

How a freelancer’s story instincts landed a piece in The New York Times

Erika Hayasaki found characters, scenes and themes in the aftermath of the Maui wildfires that she couldn't set aside despite multiple rejections
September 19, 2024
Are you the next editor of Storyboard?

Are you the next editor of Storyboard?

The part-time position calls for someone to shepherd and celebrate nonfiction narrative that is published across media platforms
September 18, 2024
100 ways to paint (or write) the same thing

100 ways to paint (or write) the same thing

A freelance writer learns there is no one "right" way to tell a story, any more than there's one "right" way to make a painting
September 12, 2024
The power of a note, especially one that says 'thank you'

The power of a note, especially one that says ‘thank you’

The editor offers appreciation for the notes of appreciation that have come her way, and the reminder to pay them forward
September 10, 2024
How investigative master Seymour Hersh broke the story of the My Lai massacre

How investigative master Seymour Hersh broke the story of the My Lai massacre

A round-about tip, a dogged pursuit and some creative tactics made the career of a young reporter and helped end a war
September 4, 2024
Setting up the next chapter of life's story

Setting up the next chapter of life’s story

After six-plus years, the Storyboard editor is handing the keyboard forward
September 2, 2024
Bang that keyboard and jazz up your writing

Bang that keyboard and jazz up your writing

A freelance science journalist took up drumming, dared to jam some jazz — and found a way to do fast-jazz story drafts
August 30, 2024
When you can't paint over problems and need to tear your story down to the studs

When you can’t paint over problems and need to tear your story down to the studs

A kitchen renovation reminds a writer that not every story can be saved without a complete rewrite and a thoughtful blueprint
August 28, 2024
The allusions and confusions of regional references

The allusions and confusions of regional references

The editor muses on how cultural references have the power to make writing more intimate and authentic, but can also leave readers out
August 27, 2024
Think your book is done? Think again

Think your book is done? Think again

After four years reporting, writing and rewriting, a first-time book author sends in her manuscript — then braces for another year-plus of work
August 22, 2024