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

"I'm not saying we have to be pack rats. But to just throw away words that you've written — or for me, sometimes it's even concert stuff, or photos from old phones — I mean, I'm worth keeping." — @danyelsmith.bsky.social

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

This week's @niemanstoryboard.org podcast features @cmtapper.bsky.social's moving and heartfelt conversation with @danyelsmith.bsky.social, about building the confidence to tell your own story. Give it a listen.

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

had a nerdy emo convo with the amazing @cmtapper.bsky.social for the @niemanstoryboard.org podcast. we got into journeys of self-worth, my lifelong journaling practice, stories within stories, editing, as well as Sade, Whitney, SZA, and the power of the word, "I" niemanstoryboard.org/2025/10/09/d...

For Teen Vogue's Work in Progress column, I'm looking for all the work/job search/navigating careers, etc. questions & topics you'd like to see covered! (And we can keep you anonymous.) Email rainesford.alexandra@gmail.com, message here, or Signal rstauff.20

I know a lot about Toni Morrison, the writer. But I am more intrigued by Morrison, the editor. So when I discovered Dana A. Williams was writing "Toni at Random: The Iconic Writer's Legendary Editorship," I knew I had to interview her for the @niemanstoryboard.org podcast.

Sign up now and join me in September! This class is tailored for both fresh voices with bold ideas and experienced producers ready to push creative boundaries.

Reading the show notes for lessons on storytelling - Nieman Storyboard Tech reporter Drew Harwell on the Nieman Storyboard podcast, plus Paige Williams visits a historic New York City resting place

My Friday newsletter for @niemanstoryboard.org — featuring @drewharwell.com, @paigewilliams.bsky.social, @cmtapper.bsky.social, and Alice Driver.

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'What we work on are words': Seeking clarity and humanity in language - Nieman Storyboard The Marshall Project's Akiba Solomon on the language of incarceration. Plus: Roxane Gay's syllabus, podcast budgets, and finding a story hook

My Friday newsletter for @niemanstoryboard.org:

Featuring @cmtapper.bsky.social and @akibasolomon.bsky.social on writing about incarceration plus links from @roxanegay.bsky.social, @mollyjongfast.bsky.social, @smithsonianmag.bsky.social...

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Just dropped: my conversation w/ @akibasolomon.bsky.social from @themarshallproject.org. We discuss why language matters when journalists write and talk about incarceration. Akiba says it best: Clarity conveys fairness. Take a listen.

Thanks to ‪@markarms.bsky.social‬ for the opportunity.

The Marshall Project's Akiba Solomon on how journalists write about incarceration - Nieman Storyboard Nieman Storyboard podcast: Solomon discusses The Language Project and collaborating with incarcerated writers.

Words matter! For the latest @niemanstoryboard.org podcast, @cmtapper.bsky.social sat down with @themarshallproject.org's @akibasolomon.bsky.social to discuss how journalists write about incarceration.

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Pull up! I’m hosting this virtual workshop. It’s free. Registration info is below.

Pull up! I’m hosting this virtual workshop. It’s free. Registration info is below.

Annnd both parks bloom with vibrant bougainvillea.

When I lived Downtown, I enjoyed Vista Hermosa. Small, but cozy. Read a book, see the skyline. When I lived in Inglewood, I loved Edward Vincent Jr. Park. Has something for everyone: walk/run loop, skate park, fields, grass to lay out, tennis court, plus a gorgeous palm tree-lined path.