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Danyel Smith on developing taste as a writer and building confidence to tell your own story

Danyel Smith on developing taste as a writer and building confidence to tell your own story

The award-winning journalist, author, and producer shares lessons from across many forms and genres — from running Vibe magazine to writing her memoir, “Shine Bright”
Finding your book's main characters

Finding your book’s main characters

Megan Greenwell's “Bad Company,” annotated. Plus: What makes dialogue work on the page?
Megan Greenwell on holding out for the once-in-a-lifetime book idea

Megan Greenwell on holding out for the once-in-a-lifetime book idea

The author of “Bad Company” on the merits of waiting until she was seized by an obsession and couldn’t let go
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?
Resisting the ‘tidy narrative’

Resisting the ‘tidy narrative’

Mallary Tenore Tarpley on how to ask deeper questions about illness and recovery. Plus: advice for sharpening your podcast skills
Mallary Tenore Tarpley on writing about eating disorders and navigating ‘the middle’ in recovery

Mallary Tenore Tarpley on writing about eating disorders and navigating ‘the middle’ in recovery

The journalist and author reflects on the process of writing, researching, and reporting on her own life for her debut book, “Slip”
Log off, read a book, connect IRL

Log off, read a book, connect IRL

Mallary Tenore Tarpley on using your story outtakes, plus the Society for Features Journalism conference returns
In praise of outtakes: How journalists make the most of their story cuts

In praise of outtakes: How journalists make the most of their story cuts

For many authors, making big edits for a story or book doesn't mean throwing out valuable work
Author Dana A. Williams on what Toni Morrison can teach us about editing

Author Dana A. Williams on what Toni Morrison can teach us about editing

Williams's new book, “Toni at Random,” gives us a deeper look into the literary titan’s craft and career in elevating the voices of Black writers
The Nieman Storyboard guide to books on storytelling

The Nieman Storyboard guide to books on storytelling

Journalists, authors, producers, filmmakers, and Nieman Storyboard readers share more than 40 books that inspire their work.