Journalists can attend virtual narrative journalism conference

Media professionals interested in storytelling and journalism are invited to attend Boston University’s annual narrative journalism conference.

The event is a free online conference tagged, “The power of narrative”.

The conference will take place on March 19, 2021.

The daylong event will feature virtual keynotes and breakout sessions on in-depth storytelling, helping journalists strengthen their craft.

Speakers include Jelani Cobb, Ibram Kendi, Jacqui Banaszynski, Fernanda Santos, David Fahrenthold and Angel Jennings.

Journalists can attend virtual narrative journalism conference

Media professionals interested in storytelling and journalism are invited to attend Boston University’s annual narrative journalism conference.

The event is a free online conference tagged, “The power of narrative”.

It will take place on March 19, 2021.

The daylong event will feature virtual keynotes and breakout sessions on in-depth storytelling, helping journalists strengthen their craft.

Speakers include Jelani Cobb, Ibram Kendi, Jacqui Banaszynski, Fernanda Santos, David Fahrenthold and Angel Jennings.

Registration is ongoing.

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