Jennifer Miller

Jennifer Miller is a seasoned journalist and author with six published books spanning fiction and nonfiction, and a prolific portfolio of journalism in top publications such as The New York Times and The Washington Post. Her expertise covers narrative development, plot and character shaping, manuscript editing, pitching articles/books, reporting, interviewing, and podcast production. She has taught creative writing and journalism at Columbia University and also leads a nonprofit storytelling team. A native of Washington, D.C., she now lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two sons.

What She Brings to Uptales Seekers

• Mastery of narrative structure, character development, and storytelling craft
• Guidance on pitching and publishing for articles, essays, and books
• Deep experience in reporting, interviewing, and narrative nonfiction
• Skill in podcast story development and audio-based storytelling
• A teacher’s clarity and a journalist’s precision, honed through years of professional practice

Background & Experience

• Author of six books — three novels and three nonfiction works — published by major houses including Farrar, Straus & Giroux, St. Martin’s Press, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and Ballantine Books
• Journalism regularly featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and numerous other outlets
• Creator and producer of Blood Will Tell, a six-part narrative nonfiction podcast forthcoming from Campside Media and Wondery
• Former instructor of creative writing and journalism at Columbia University
• Washington, D.C. native; now based in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and two sons

Work With Jennifer On

• Developing and strengthening your story arc, narrative voice, and characters
• Crafting compelling book proposals, pitches, and publication-ready submissions
• Reporting- and research-based storytelling (true-life, investigative, or narrative nonfiction)
• Turning an idea into a written work, article series, or podcast narrative
• Editorial coaching and manuscript refinement for clarity, impact, and structure