Writelane

How to reveal deeper truths about someone you’re writing about.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A California college journalist discusses the industry's elitism.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The details of a 2005 Tampa Bay Times series will be highlighted on a new, true-crime TV show.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode features Will Fitzgibbon, a reporter with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The conversation centers on a story about depression in the era of COVID-19. Read it here: This Florida woman wants you to know you’re not alone  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nonfiction writers can find inspiration from those who make up stories in their brilliant brains.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Investigative reporter Delia D’Ambra discusses her hit podcast, CounterClock.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andrew Huse, a librarian who specializes in archives at the University of South Florida Tampa Library’s Special Collections, offers advice on how to research for storytelling.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do you keep coming up with ideas when the whole world is covering the same story?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Steve Contorno, the political editor at the Tampa Bay Times, shares his thoughts about politics in 2020.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Meet Dorothy's husband.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aiyana Ishmael, a senior at Florida A&M University, talks about the challenges facing Black and Hispanic journalists in an industry that is not as diverse as it should be.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tampa Bay Times food critic Helen Freund talks about what it’s like having to redefine your beat in the face of a crisis.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We discuss three recent articles to illustrate how to take BIG topics and turn them into quick-turn stories.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Austin Fast, a graduate student at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University and recent Tampa Bay Times intern, shares advice on how to capture great audio.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sharon Wynne, who covers things to do at the Tampa Bay Times, explains the challenges of writing about theme parks as they reopen during a pandemic.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen for advice on how to consider the possibilities.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Not all writers and editors like to outline, but it works for us. We'll tell you why.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The discussion centers around a story about a food pantry in Gulfport, Fla.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Journalists, as a rule, are a funny bunch, but not many of us know how to write humor. Listen to someone who has a deft touch.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.