Author Jason Pargin didn’t set out to become a star on TikTok. In fact, he never wanted people to even know his name, let alone what he looked like. He launched his writing career during the halcyon days of the World Wide Web, using a pseudonym to publish books like “John Dies At The End” (made into a movie starring Paul Giamatti) and the New York Times bestseller, “This Book is Full of Spiders.” Later, he became the Executive Editor of Cracked.com, the satirical site known for biza...| Nieman Storyboard
On the latest episode of the Nieman Storyboard podcast, Storyboard Editor Mark Armstrong sits down with Storyboard contributor and author-journalist Mallary Tenore Tarpley to discuss her new book, “Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery.” “Slip” is a reported memoir, with Tarpley recounting her own diagnosis and treatment for anorexia following the death of her mother from breast cancer when Tarpley was 11 years old. She talks about the process of writing and researching...| Nieman Storyboard
This week on the Nieman Storyboard podcast, I'm excited to sit down with Lane DeGregory, the Pulitzer Prize-winning enterprise reporter for the Tampa Bay Times covering "hope and humanity." DeGregory, whose work has been featured frequently on Storyboard over the years, is now celebrating 25 years at the Tampa Bay Times. She takes us through her process — from connecting with the community, to developing story ideas, and earning the trust of your subjects. She also reveals who inspires he...| Nieman Storyboard
The reporter and editor for ‘TAL’ reflects on the show’s unique voice, as well as her own experience with immigration| Nieman Storyboard
Robert Sanchez of 5280 magazine reports on experiments around psilocybin therapy, while also using first person to tell his own story| Nieman Storyboard
The producer and founder reflects on 20 years of celebrating and supporting screenwriters, and how true stories become entertainment| Nieman Storyboard
Podcast: The Washington Post writer shares his experience covering the intersection of technology, politics, and culture in an era of distrust and division| Nieman Storyboard