What I’ve learned about ghost writing
Ghost writing – where writers work with bylined contributors – is a common way to produce editorial content. Rupert Cornford…
The next chapter… in Yorkshire
It was April 2004 when I first visited the Hambleton Hills in North Yorkshire. I travelled by train with Suzi,…
‘A Perfect Planet’ proves the power of data storytelling
Nature programmes are often a source of inspiration, but not always in the way you expect. Rupert Cornford shares what…
Redundancy is hard, but it can often lead to better things
Are you facing the prospect of losing your job? Rupert Cornford reflects on his own experiences to share with others…
We all have different stories, let’s hear them
At a time when debate has become so polarised, and some people have stopped listening to each other, there is…
The story of lockdown has been about ‘patient persistence’
Over the past three months, like everyone, we have been riding the ‘corona coaster’ of highs and lows. With children…
Sit down and get comfortable – why long-form content matters
In a world of information overload, Rupert Cornford argues in favour of long reads and audio, and the consideration, depth,…
Locked down, but not out – how podcasts are being produced in the pandemic
As our working lives continue at home, the Story team has been exploring how podcasts can be recorded remotely, using…
To avoid ‘pod fade’ take a long-term view
Most podcasts don’t make it past a few episodes, but for those that do, interesting opportunities can develop. Rupert Cornford…