Stories can even change the world.
Stories are powerful. They cultivate empathy and help people claim their agency and cultivate empathy.
Amplifying stories that mirror our world’s complexities
Originals
Here’s what you can expect from our stories:
In addition to supporting writers on their own projects, the Longform Lab also develops original projects for books, audio, film, and television.
As a people-first media development company, we strive for a holistic approach to the issues facing our world.
Diverse Perspectives
Impactful stories are rich, layered. We believe they can be fun too! The most engaging stories live in those complex meetings of emotions.
Creative Approaches
Longform Lab developed an original magazine-length illustrated reporting feature about efforts to save Glen Canyon. Written by Nora Neus and illustrated by Julie Robine, and sold it to Trails Magazine.
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“How to Save a Canyon”
Nora also worked with Ukrainian journalist Petro Zadorozhnyy and four Ukrainian photographers to create a feature for Trails magazine. It details the Russian invasion’s devastation to Ukrainian wilderness trails and the local backpacking community’s resilience. This story was nominated for Best Story of the Year for the 2024 Outdoor Media Awards.
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“Nature’s Battleground”
While reporting on the civil war in Syria, The Longform Lab founder Nora Neus stumbled across videos from met Muhammad, a young citizen journalist. Together they developed his story into a graphic novel.
Muhammad Najem, War Reporter
Past projects
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