So many news stories put people to sleep. To wake readers up, tell them a little story about one person’s experience. A grandfather telling a story to children. (Photo by Blue Cutler/Getty Images Signature) Has this happened to you? A parent or teacher started...
For our 11th birthday we brought together people from across the world, young and old, to explore the power of journalism and education to amplify voices. Video replay of the Decoder Dialogue, “Writing to Be Heard” on 9 June 2026. In an age defined by...
To inform people you need to first get their attention. In journalism that’s the job of “the lead.” But crafting it is difficult. A man gasps reading a newspaper. Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Journalists are obsessed with leads. That was my...
A small grammatical error can cause a big misunderstanding. But there are many ways your story can be read in a way you didn’t intend. A man is late because he took a bottle of cabernet, instead of a cab. (Illustration by News Decoder.) Have you ever posted...
Investigative reporters make good movie characters. In reality, the work isn’t sexy or exciting. But it is important. And more important, even you can do it. A man wonders if there is something wrong when a factory spews pollution. (Illustration by News Decoder)...