Author

Russell Frank

Russell Frank is an assistant professor of journalism at Penn State University. He worked at newspapers in California and Pennsylvania for 13 years before making the switch from the newsroom to the classroom.

‘About This Story’

Newspapers work to make narrative journalism be accountable to readers.

When Major News Has a Very Short Shelf Life

With The Associated Press offering an ‘optional lead,’ questions arise about the handling of yesterday’s news.

Strong Narrative Writing Features Character

‘Like all the great narrative journalists, [Mark] Bowden must be a relentless asker of questions, a painstaking gatherer of minute detail.’