An investigative podcast hosted by world-renowned literary critic and publishing insider Bethanne Patrick. Book bans are on the rise across America. With the rise of social media, book publishers are losing their power as the industry gatekeepers. More and more celebrities and influencers are publishing books with ghostwriters. Writing communities are splintering because members are at cross purposes about their mission. Missing Pages is an investigative podcast about the book publishing ind ...
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"It's honestly one of the biggest gambles I've taken in my career," says David Howard, the journalist behind "Conversations with a Hit Man," this for the Atavist Magazine.
David is a journalist and author, and in this conversation we talk about:
- Nonverbal stuff, so the importance of doing this stuff in person
- The grand puzzle of a piece
- Looking for stories to believe in
- Keeping his mind as clear as possible when he starts to write
- Taking gambles
- Learning from losses
- And what the tape recorder frees him up for
We also hear from lead editor Jonah Ogles about his side of the table. If you want to learn more about David, visit davidhowardauthor.com and follow him on Instagram @davehoward99.
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