Interested in Narrative Journalism?

Visit the Nieman Narrative Digest. Hale says it's a great resource for examples and analyses of news narratives. There you can find book lists, discussions of narrative principles, author interviews, classic narratives, a lexicon, and more! Definitely a valuable resource.

Here's what you missed:

What makes a good narrative?
1) Plot/Prose
2) Character
3) Setting
4) Dialogue
5) Themes/motifs
6) Vernacular
7) Narrator

And the music:
"Deh, non parlare al misero", "Silencio", "She's Leaving Home", "Tangled Up in Blue", "Angel"

Elements of Poetry:
1) Evocative language/imagery
2) Descriptive
3) Rhythm and meter
4) Economy
5) Metaphor/symbolism
6) Purposeful diction
7) Verse

And the music:
"Kalakaua", "Silencio", "Corrina Corrina", "Pride (In the Name of Love)"

Poetry or Prose?

After 60 seconds of "Deh, non parlare al misero" (Do not speak of misery!) from Verdi's Rigoletto, we're getting into the distinction between poetry and prose.

Is this a narrative? Connie says yes. This is a personal story of loss and love taken from a small aria in the Opera-- a conversation between Rigoletto and his beloved daughter, Gilda about the loss of his wife.



Up next an ancient Hawaiian chant set to music. fyi: If I recall correctly, Connie hails from Hawaii-- pun intended.

Up Next... Connie Hale

The Nieman's own Narrative Journalism Guru Constance Hale has just taken the stage. She promises a session "wilier and woolier than any class you've ever taken in college."

After looking at her handout, I'm wondering: What do Giuseppe Verdi, Bob Dylan and Shaggy have in common?

I guess we'll find out soon...