Notable Journalists Share Insights and Achievements in Latest Nieman Storyboard
This week in the world of journalism and literature, notable figures share insights and receive recognition. Pablo Torre and Mina Kimes delve into the state of sports journalism, while Dana White discusses her research process for a book on Toni Morrison.
In a recent discussion, Pablo Torre and Mina Kimes explored the challenges and rewards of writing athlete profiles. Meanwhile, Christina M. Tapper, a Storyboard contributor, interviewed Dana White about her book 'Toni at Random'. White shared valuable lessons from her research process, including the importance of libraries as repositories of stories and the usefulness of constructing timelines to organize information.
Ross McCammon, Editor in Chief of Texas Monthly, highlighted a powerful firsthand account of Texas floods written by senior editor Aaron Parsley. In the realm of writing advice, Maurice Carlos Ruffin shared '20 Questions Every Writer Must Ask Themselves', gleaned from his psychology degree studies. Additionally, Mallary Tenore Tarpley analyzed a story by The Washington Post's John Woodrow Cox, offering insights into effective storytelling.
The Nieman Storyboard newsletter continues to deliver insights into the world of journalism and writing every Friday. This week's edition featured Dana White's reflections on her research process, Ross McCammon's praise for Aaron Parsley's work, Maurice Carlos Ruffin's writing advice, and Mallary Tenore Tarpley's story analysis. In other news, Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah accepted the 2025 Inside Literary Prize, emphasizing the role of writers in seeking truth and compassion.
