Narrative Theory in Journalistic Practice
Understanding Emerging Digital Genres
Harald Hornmoen author Yngve Benestad Hågvar author Jørgen Alnæs author Harald Hornmoen editor Yngve Benestad Hågvar editor Jørgen Alnæs editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:28th Nov '25
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Narrative Theory in Journalistic Practice provides innovative analytical frameworks for examining journalistic narratives in today’s digital, multimodal media landscape. The volume expands beyond traditional models focused on linear texts to address contemporary formats across multiple platforms.
Through empirical analyses of genres such as immersive long-form stories, live news reports, social media news, podcasts, and still images, the book explores the dual function of journalistic narratives: they are suited to engage readers in both trivial and complex events and issues, but will also advance certain interpretations of reality and downplay others. The book conveys a critical and constructivist view on narratives, showing how journalistic stories contribute to shaping people’s understanding of reality but also how media users play an active role in interpreting the narratives.
The volume will interest students and scholars of journalism, media studies, and narrative studies. It is intended for use by graduate students as well as by established researchers.
“Narrative Theory in Journalistic Practice, edited by Yngve Benestad Hågvar, Harald Hornmoen, and Jørgen Alnæs of Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet), provides clear and practical theoretical concepts and methodological approaches to make sense of journalistic storytelling and narratives in the ever-changing media landscape.”
-- Jessy De Cooker, Lecturer and PhD candidate, Journalism Faculty, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands
“I recommend Hågvar, Hornmoen, and Alnæs’s book because it situates narrative journalism within the TikTok age and provides everyday examples that make concepts easier to understand. The book does an exceptional job of explaining concepts and can serve as a valuable read for students and scholars of journalism who wish to expand their knowledge of narrative journalism.”
-- Phylix Akorfa Asilevi, Marquette University/University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
“Narrative Theory in Journalistic Practice represents a theoretical advancement in narrativity and provides a new framework for narrative analysis of contemporary news formats. This framework simultaneously addresses how new multimodal formats affect journalistic narrativity and how readers’ engagement and interpretations have become a crucial part of it. This innovative approach to narrativity significantly contributes to qualitative research in journalism and media studies.”
-- Ivana Cvetkovic, Cal Poly Pomona, USA, News Research Journal, 2026, 1–2
"Due to its coherence and consistency and its methodological perspective, Narrative theory in journalistic practice is undoubtedly a much-needed book."
-- Bruno Souza Leal, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil, Journalism, 2026, Vol. 0(0) 1–3
ISBN: 9781032823850
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 420g
130 pages