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The Verdict Is in the 112th Paragraph

In a narrative serial of a murder trial, news is differently defined.
September 15, 2000

The State of Narrative Nonfiction Writing

On May 6, 2000, the Nieman Foundation and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism convened a panel of journalists to discuss narrative journalism. This event occurred during a two-day conference…
September 15, 2000

Talking About Narrative Journalism

Jack Hart [writing coach for The Oregonian]: We ran a narrative series last week about a basketball coach and his problems with crack cocaine. My girlfriend was at a meeting…
September 15, 2000

Narrative Journalism Comes of Age

Some find it hard to accept. Others embrace it.
September 15, 2000

‘Narrative Writing Looked Easy.’

It wasn’t, but with help the writer used French fries to explain Asia’s financial crisis.
September 15, 2000

‘Basically We’re Alone. Left Up to Our Own Wits.’

War photographers describe what it’s like to do their jobs.
September 15, 2000

Reading Between the Lions

We had just finished up work on a film tracking a homeless couple over five years of their remarkable and disturbing lives. The resulting documentary won a bucketful of awards…
September 15, 2000

Are Members of the Press Bored By Issues?

Ron Faucheux, Editor in Chief, Campaigns & Elections: “[Politicians] are not really complaining about the questions the press is asking. What they’re complaining about is that nobody’s covering their answers.…
June 15, 2000

Against the Commercial Impulse

An author argues for journalism being a vital force in democracy.
June 15, 2000

Keeping a Reporter’s Eye on the Contributions

It’s easier to find the money, but does the public still want to know?
June 15, 2000