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Sasha Bonét on ‘leaving room for the story to shape itself’ and how a family home can become a character

Sasha Bonét on ‘leaving room for the story to shape itself’ and how a family home can become a character

The writer and cultural critic breaks down her approach on interviewing, research, and story structure for her memoir, “The Waterbearers”
November 13, 2025
Storytelling with humility (and teeth)

Storytelling with humility (and teeth)

The New Yorker's Burkhard Bilger goes to ‘Molar City.’ Plus: Dana Hedgpeth on history’s lessons, and a tribute to a beloved Los Angeles Times mentor
October 31, 2025
Behind the Scenes: Burkhard Bilger weaves humor and history into a story about teeth for The New Yorker

Behind the Scenes: Burkhard Bilger weaves humor and history into a story about teeth for The New Yorker

The New Yorker staff writer shares his own dental history to tell a story about America's ailing health care system
October 31, 2025
‘Surprise is magic in journalism’

‘Surprise is magic in journalism’

Author Claudia Rowe on writing about the foster care system. Plus: Keeping your day job while publishing books with Erin Somers
October 24, 2025
Susan Orlean tells her own story

Susan Orlean tells her own story

The New Yorker writer's new memoir, “Joyride.” Plus: Kate Sosin on covering trans issues and avoiding burnout.
October 17, 2025
From index cards to interviews: Eight journalists on reporting and writing scenes

From index cards to interviews: Eight journalists on reporting and writing scenes

Nieman Storyboard's archive of lessons and advice from some of the most memorable narrative nonfiction
October 3, 2025
Everybody needs an editor

Everybody needs an editor

Michael Kruse and Bill Duryea reflect on a 16-year partnership. Plus: Telling a family's story, without everyone's participation.
September 26, 2025
The life of an author, on camera

The life of an author, on camera

Jason Pargin's second career pivoting to video. Plus: tools for organizing your reporting, and a database for freelance rates
September 5, 2025
10 storytelling moments from the summer

10 storytelling moments from the summer

Stories and conversations you may have missed — from Bloomberg, Texas Monthly, ‘This American Life,’ and more
August 29, 2025
Revisiting the historical narrative in a reported memoir

Revisiting the historical narrative in a reported memoir

Sara Kehaulani Goo tells a personal story about Maui. Plus: what happens when your subjects don't like your story?
August 22, 2025