Tampa Bay Times

WriteLane

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Lane DeGregory, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter at the Tampa Bay Times , is a masterful storyteller. Each episode of WriteLane is a discussion of craft, using prime examples of narrative journalism. DeGregory joined the Times in 2000 after working for two papers in Virginia. She has won dozens of national awards, including twice winning Scripps Howard’s Ernie Pyle Award for human interest writing, eight National Headliner Awards and eight awards from the American Society of Newspaper Editors. She teaches at the University of South Florida, the Poynter Institute for Media Studies and journali...

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Examining ethics, part two 16.12.2020 28:00

The conversation continues with Kelly McBride, NPR’s public editor and chair of the Craig Newmark Center for Ethics and Leadership at the Poynter Institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Examining ethics 09.12.2020 32:09

Kelly McBride, NPR’s public editor and chair of the Craig Newmark Center for Ethics and Leadership at the Poynter Institute, discusses the ethical issues journalists face today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to heal? 02.12.2020 22:48

Listen for a case study in how to pull together a story that’s changing as you report it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The bruise on the apple 25.11.2020 24:50

How to reveal deeper truths about someone you’re writing about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does it matter where you go to school? 18.11.2020 24:34

A California college journalist discusses the industry's elitism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The saint and the sacrifice 11.11.2020 20:35

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

International investigative reporting 04.11.2020 27:05

This episode features Will Fitzgibbon, a reporter with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hurting right now? 28.10.2020 23:12

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drawing from fiction 21.10.2020 33:57

Nonfiction writers can find inspiration from those who make up stories in their brilliant brains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Digging up old murders 14.10.2020 24:10

Investigative reporter Delia D’Ambra discusses her hit podcast, CounterClock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finding stories from the past 07.10.2020 22:51

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finding inspiration 30.09.2020 22:03

How do you keep coming up with ideas when the whole world is covering the same story? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Politics in a pandemic 23.09.2020 26:30

Steve Contorno, the political editor at the Tampa Bay Times , shares his thoughts about politics in 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Love in the time of coronavirus 16.09.2020 22:43

Meet Dorothy's husband. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 20 years, I'm going to run your newsroom 09.09.2020 20:11

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pivoting because of the pandemic 01.09.2020 16:32

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

Tightening the frame 25.08.2020 19:52

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

Audio 101 18.08.2020 32:06

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Covering the Most Magical Place on Earth - even in a pandemic 11.08.2020 22:40

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking for the next great idea 04.08.2020 24:00

Listen for advice on how to consider the possibilities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To outline or not to outline? 28.07.2020 24:00

Not all writers and editors like to outline, but it works for us. We'll tell you why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The little box that keeps on giving 21.07.2020 21:02

The discussion centers around a story about a food pantry in Gulfport, Fla. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to be funny 14.07.2020 27:24

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Telling details 07.07.2020 21:44

How to find the facts that will stand out and elevate your story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reconstructing scenes 01.07.2020 21:50

Listen for advice on how to gather information from events you didn't witness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.