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The Story is a digital magazine about the art, craft and science of storytelling. It is edited by Chris Harrigan and published by Fireside Agency.

Latest post
25 Sept 2024
Article Count
12
6 min read

Inbox Icons: How Ryan Broderick built a must-read newsletter out of the garbage fire of the internet. Profiles

The Garbage Day creator on managing chaos, keeping burnout at bay and turning a newsletter into a full-time gig.

3 min read

Margaret Atwood on storytelling as a tool of tyrants Art & Science

Long before Putin convinced Russians he needed to liberate Ukraine of Nazis, author Margaret Atwood was observing how the powerful used stories as a tool to oppress.

1 min read

Claire O’Rourke says stories of hope can save us from a climate disaster Podcast For Good

The environmental communicator says if we're going to stop climate change, first we need to change the way we talk about it.

3 min read

How Andrew Mueller pulled off one of the most interesting careers in journalism Podcast Art & Science

The rock critic-turned-foreign correspondent reflects on a wild career—and shares his tips for those just starting out.

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Writing behind bars—browse 220 years' worth of prison newspapers Art & Science

It may not be your standard summer reading. But this collection of prison newspapers from 1800-2020 offers a compelling insight into human creativity.

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The three secret language rules you obey without realising Art & Science

Ever wondered why politicians flip-flop but never flop-flip? It’s just one of the obscure language rules you didn’t know you knew.

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ABC journo Dan Ziffer turns boring into interesting Podcast How To

The subtle art of getting people to pay attention to things they’d rather not.

How Sarah Dolan made one of Australia’s most successful podcasts

Just because you don’t know what a podcast is doesn’t mean you can’t make one.

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Rewriting the story of pop's greatest hitmakers Podcast

They dominated the charts for years, but the songwriting trio behind Kylie Minogue and Rick Astley were never taken seriously. Podcaster Matthew Denby is here to correct the record.

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Four TED Talks that will make you a better storyteller How To Art & Science

Got an internet connection? You got yourself a crash course in storytelling, care of these wisdom-imparting videos.

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