Show and Steal

Our SFJ “Show and Steal” virtual gatherings are monthly brown bags to help features folks around the country share coverage ideas. We convene around a pre-selected theme and share ideas for features that others can replicate in their own outlets.

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Resources from past Show and Steal events

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Show & Steal: How features writers are making Trump administration news local and useful

SFJ members gathered for a virtual Show & Steal story session on March 27 to learn what Trump administration related stories have resonated with readers and share ideas that others may want to replicate. From covering the cost of eggs to tariff impacts to what to do if you see ICE agents, features writers across the country have been finding angles that are useful and local.

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Show & Steal: How to use numbers, graphics, audio to make stories more accessible

Newsday editors Robert Shields and Shawna VanNess shared some easy-to-use alternative storytelling formats in an SFJ virtual training session.

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Show & Steal story ideas you can use for the Oscars and other awards shows

In a virtual Show & Steal session, features editors and writers shared ideas for covering the Oscars and other awards shows in ways that connect with your audience.

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Show & Steal: Sharing our favorite ideas that went viral, engaged readers

We’re all doing more with less, we're all eager for good ideas that worked — and, thankfully, we’re all in this together.

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