Paid by the Word: Conversations with Writers and Editors
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Tactical Advice for Professional Writers – Lydia Dishman
Paid by the Word: Conversations with Writers and Editors
02/11/21 • 26 min
Experienced writer and editor Lydia Dishman shares practical tactics and advice for career-minded journalists and freelance writers. This episode deals with the gritty details of writing professionally and creating the mindset required for producing high quality content on a consistent basis. Lydia also talks about why it’s important for journalists to keep diversity in mind when looking for expert sources.
Connecting Journalism and Academic Research – Clark Merrefield
Paid by the Word: Conversations with Writers and Editors
06/06/21 • 30 min
In this episode of Paid by the Word, Mike interviews Clark Merrefield, a senior editor at The Journalist’s Resource, a project of Harvard Kennedy School's Shorenstein Center and the Carnegie-Knight Initiative.
Clark joined The Journalist’s Resource in 2019 after working as a reporter for Newsweek and The Daily Beast, as a researcher and editor on three books related to the Great Recession, and as a federal government communications strategist. He was a John Jay College Juvenile Justice Journalism Fellow and his work has been awarded by Investigative Reporters and Editors.
In our conversation, we chat about the basics of investigative journalism, and talk about some of his recent articles for The Journalist’s Resource.
Writing and the Green Economy – Heather Clancy
Paid by the Word: Conversations with Writers and Editors
02/18/21 • 24 min
Editor and writer Heather Clancy shares her expertise and insight on green business journalism, and explains how gardening and scuba diving inform her approach to work.
Writing in Europe – Tom Popper
Paid by the Word: Conversations with Writers and Editors
02/07/21 • 26 min
Does the idea of writing or editing in a foreign country excite you? Globe-trotting writer and international editor Tom Popper talks about his career and offers practical advice for footloose scribes. I enjoyed chatting with Tom, and I hope you enjoy listening to this episode!
Style Matters – Paula Paige
Paid by the Word: Conversations with Writers and Editors
01/28/21 • 27 min
In this episode, I am honored to have Paula Paige as my guest. Paula is a former colleague and a newsroom legend. She is unquestionably one of the best copy editors I have ever worked with, and she’s also a great human being. She’s compassionate, thoughtful, and resilient. Paula is the only person I know who has had two parallel and fully-realized careers: one in civilian journalism and the other in military public affairs.
In our conversation, Paula talks about the fine points of editing, and explains why it's important to keep up with the latest trends in language.
Season One Finale – Mike Barlow and Mike Bennett
Paid by the Word: Conversations with Writers and Editors
08/28/21 • 20 min
In this episode of the podcast, I’m interviewed by radio talk show host Mike Bennett. Mike and I go way back, and I hope you enjoy our conversation as he prompts me to reflect on my career as a journalist and share some highlights from my recent expedition into the wonderful and rapidly expanding universe of podcasting.
This episode is our Season One Finale, and we’ll be taking a short break before launching Season Two in October.
Please subscribe to Paid by the Word on your favorite podcast platform and catch up on any episodes you might have missed. They’re all absolutely free, of course!
Pax Transatlantica – Jussi Hanhimäki
Paid by the Word: Conversations with Writers and Editors
08/21/21 • 30 min
Following the twin shocks of Brexit and the election of Donald Trump, the concept of a unified western transatlantic community seemed like a sentimental relic of a bygone age. Yet in his new book, Pax Transatlantica: America and Europe in the Post-Cold War Era, author and international historian Jussi Hanhimäki explains why the relationship is far from over.
Despite the potential fallout from current trade wars—especially between the US and China—and the rise of economic nationalism, the West still benefits from significant transatlantic trade and massive investment flows. Hanhimäki traces the parallel evolution of domestic politics on both sides of the Atlantic, focusing on the rise of populism. He contends that populism is not causing a rift between the US and Europe. Rather, the spread of populism demonstrates that their politics and culture remain closely integrated.
I hope my conversation with Jussi renews your sense of optimism about this truly remarkable alliance.
Law and the Written Word – Tami Aisenson
Paid by the Word: Conversations with Writers and Editors
08/14/21 • 24 min
Tami is a lawyer, but quite a bit of her work at the Appellate Division involves writing, and she faces many of the same challenges that confront journalists, such as constantly sifting through facts and evidence to determine what’s true and what isn’t. In many ways, she’s seems like the ideal journalist, engaged in a never-ending search for objectivity and truth.
Tami is a graduate of Hamilton College in Clinton, NY, and I’m delighted that she took the time to chat with me. I hope you enjoy our conversation!
Sharing the Human Narrative – Cynthia Gregory
Paid by the Word: Conversations with Writers and Editors
08/07/21 • 25 min
In this episode, I speak with award-winning author and teacher Cynthia Gregory. Her published short stories include Baby Blood, Melting at Both Ends, Use Me, and Rosalinda's Ambition.
Cynthia’s work has appeared in respected publications such as The Sun, Glimmer Train, the Briar Cliff Review, Santa Barbara Review, The Ear, and Central PA Magazine. She took second place in the Writer's Digest annual fiction contest, first place in the Glimmer Train Family Matters short story competition, and first place in the Mark Twain Short Fiction Prize.
Cynthia is also the author of Journaling as Sacred Practice, a book that helps writers stay focused and productive. She writes that each of the book’s chapters, is "a love letter to the art of creative writing, where both the fledgling writer and the seasoned scribe will find encouragement, advice, and lessons in the craft of journaling."
I’m delighted that Cynthia found the time in her busy schedule to sit down and chat about her work. I hope you find our conversation, which was recorded in November 2020, to be entertaining and useful.
Writing Comedy for Late-Night TV – Joe Toplyn
Paid by the Word: Conversations with Writers and Editors
04/18/21 • 26 min
Joe Toplyn began his television career on the writing staff of Late Night with David Letterman . He later served as co-head writer of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, head writer of Late Show with David Letterman, and co-executive producer of the comedic detective show Monk.
A four-time Emmy winner, Joe is the author of Comedy Writing for Late-Night TV: How to Write Monologue Jokes, Desk Pieces, Sketches, Parodies, Audience Pieces, Remotes and Other Short-Form Comedy.
I have found Joe’s book to be an extremely useful guide for multiple genres of writing. The book’s all-around utility never fails to challenge and amaze me. Joe also offers writing tips and advice on his website, www.joetoplyn.comIn our conversation, Joe shares several of the techniques he uses to tighten his prose, sharpen his jokes and consistently deliver world-class humor. Give us a listen, and enjoy!
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How many episodes does Paid by the Word: Conversations with Writers and Editors have?
Paid by the Word: Conversations with Writers and Editors currently has 36 episodes available.
What topics does Paid by the Word: Conversations with Writers and Editors cover?
The podcast is about Writer, Journalism, Writing, Author, Podcasts, Non-Fiction, Books, Arts, Business and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on Paid by the Word: Conversations with Writers and Editors?
The episode title 'Pax Transatlantica – Jussi Hanhimäki' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Paid by the Word: Conversations with Writers and Editors?
The average episode length on Paid by the Word: Conversations with Writers and Editors is 27 minutes.
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Episodes of Paid by the Word: Conversations with Writers and Editors are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Paid by the Word: Conversations with Writers and Editors?
The first episode of Paid by the Word: Conversations with Writers and Editors was released on Jan 24, 2021.
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