Narrative Studio — Anchorage, AK
Established 2018.
Stories grounded
in culture
and community.
Helping journalists, creatives and mission-driven organizations create with intention and care.
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Hi, I'm Shayne —
your story architect.
I've worked across newsrooms and organizations — from broadcast media, to higher education and nonprofits. I started Bylign because I kept seeing the same problem: people with powerful stories to tell, but no clear structure to tell them.
My work sits at the intersection of digital media, cultural storytelling and editorial strategy, bringing a journalistic rigor to every project.
PreviouslyStory Architecture
For organizations, creatives, and media teams who need clarity before production: I develop the structural backbone of your story, clarifying theme, framing, audience positioning and narrative arc.
Long-Form Development
For filmmakers, journalists and newsrooms developing in-depth storytelling projects: We support at the concept, treatment, research, and structure stages, from first pitch to final narrative shape.
Cultural Storytelling
For multimedia storytellers and organizations shaping culturally grounded narratives: We provide editorial strategy and narrative consulting rooted in journalistic rigor and cultural nuance.
Creative & Audience Development
For anyone who needs ad-hoc services: We provide writing, editing, web design and audience development services to help your stories reach and resonate with the right people.
We are Rooted.
Rooted is a publication uplifting underrepresented voices in arts and culture. Through this platform, we share stories of creatives — from authors and filmmakers to musicians and poets — who challenge narratives and uplift historically excluded communities.
Visit wearerooted.xyz →
Ami Park shares journey to 'Alaska Daily': 'It's definitely not been overnight'
Korean American actress Ami Park talks about portraying a character who shares her identity.
'Oakland Ilokana' is a tribute to family, heritage and forgotten Filipina Americans
Filmmaker Elenita Makani O'Malley's shares about her debut film.
An open letter to the white person who might read 'Misbehaving at the Crossroads'
A book review on "Misbehaving at the Crossroads" by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers.
Let’s work together.
Tell me about your project, where you feel stuck and what what you want to say. I'll take it from there.
shayne@bylign.com