Using a tech tool that gamifies writing helps students grow together, celebrate each other’s work, and hone their emerging ...

Editor’s note: Poynter announced that the newly renamed 2024 Poynter Journalism Prizes will feature a category honoring longtime writing coach Roy Peter Clark and recognizing compelling short writing ...

A video relatively short in length. Also called a "vertical video," short-form videos generally last only a few seconds, although they can last a couple minutes. The format is typically in vertical ...

We sat down with Poynter senior scholar Roy Peter Clark, author of numerous books including “How to Write Short: Word Craft for Fast Times,” to talk about what makes good short writing. It’s a topic ...

In case you haven’t realized over the past seven years, the vertically scrolling short video format is pretty popular. TikTok has revolutionized the way we watch content on our phones, and other ...

Short videos win: Viewers prefer and engage more with videos under 15 seconds. Authenticity sells: User-generated content is key for consumer trust and relatability. Quality matters: Effective video ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Short Video Addiction (SVA) is a term used by researchers, and this is separate from excessive general internet use. A 2025 report ...

Most articles don’t make good videos. The ones that do share qualities that translate naturally to 60-second formats. Identifying them before you commit production resources saves more time than any ...

With short-form video now dominant on social media, researchers are racing to understand how the highly engaging, algorithm-driven format may be reshaping the brain. Subscribe to read this story ...

Your endless scroll may be costing you more than just your time. New research shows it’s changing the way you think and make decisions. These days, almost everything is available in the form of quick, ...

Online short-form video has shifted from a light distraction to a constant backdrop in many children’s lives. What used to fill a spare moment now shapes how young people relax, communicate and form ...