Susan Orlean Shares the Secrets of a Lifetime of Reporting

Adam Conover
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Chapters & Sections (65)

0:00 The Power of Journalism and Storytelling chapter 5
0:00 The Power of Journalism in Exposing Hidden Stories
1:15 Celebrated Journalist Shares Reporting Secrets and Experiences
2:25 Author Discusses Writing and Interview Process
3:50 The Art of Curiosity in Journalism
5:28 The Power of Investigating Ordinary Things
7:05 The Hidden World of Taxidermy and Its Culture chapter 3
7:05 The World of Taxidermy and Its Hidden Industry
8:39 Discovering Hidden Subcultures and Unusual Competitions
9:59 Finding Meaning in Obscure Subcultures and Art Forms
11:31 The Intersection of Life and Death in Taxidermy chapter 2
11:31 The Intersection of Life and Death in Taxidermy
14:05 The Fascination with Orchids and Obsession
15:44 The Fascination with Orchids and Their Evolution chapter 3
15:44 The Art of Writing About Obscure Subjects
17:21 The Fascination with Orchids and Evolution
19:00 The Role of Writers in Storytelling
20:54 The Power of Unique Storytelling Perspectives chapter 2
20:54 The Art of Storytelling in Journalism
23:44 Revisiting World War II from a New Perspective
25:51 Protecting Personal Data from Online Exploitation chapter 3
25:51 Protecting Personal Data from Online Exploitation
27:54 Benefits of Using Shopify for Online Sales
29:24 Advantages of Non-Fiction Storytelling Methods
31:10 The Art of Slow and Intimate Storytelling chapter 4
31:10 The Art of Pacing in Written Storytelling
33:51 Advantages of Solo Reporting in Journalism
35:13 The Art of Natural and Unobtrusive Reporting
36:28 Authenticity in Reporting and Storytelling
37:51 The Art of Immersive Storytelling Techniques chapter 2
37:51 The Art of Immersive Storytelling Techniques
40:33 The Art of Observing and Storytelling
43:18 The Golden Age of Magazine Journalism chapter 3
43:18 The Golden Age of Magazine Journalism
45:16 Changes in Journalism Budgets and Reporting Practices
47:14 The Changing Business of Journalism and Media
48:55 Decline of Print Journalism and Long-Form Writing chapter 3
48:55 State of Long-Form Journalism and Print Media
50:27 Decline of Alternative Journalism Venues
51:44 Decline of Traditional Publishing Venues
53:09 Challenges of Monetizing Online Content chapter 2
53:09 Challenges of Monetizing Online Content
55:19 Subscription Fatigue in Online Content Platforms
57:50 The State of the Magazine Industry chapter 2
57:50 The State of the Magazine Industry
59:58 The Changing Nature of Information Gathering
1:02:24 Breaking into Journalism with Strong Story Ideas chapter 2
1:02:24 Breaking into Journalism with Strong Story Ideas
1:05:10 Writing a Memoir About One's Own Life
1:07:32 Reviewing Personal Archives and Career History chapter 2
1:07:32 Reviewing Personal Archives and Career History
1:10:10 Transitioning from Reporting to Personal Storytelling
1:13:02 Balancing Intimacy and Professionalism in Writing chapter 3
1:13:02 Writing Intimacy and Truth in Non-Fiction
1:15:18 Adapting to Reality in Storytelling
1:18:09 Reevaluating Life's Challenges and Turning Points
1:19:22 The Art of Storytelling in Nonfiction Writing chapter 3
1:19:22 Author's Approach to Storytelling and Interpretation
1:21:41 Crafting Compelling Storytelling Techniques
1:23:22 Crafting Effective Story Endings in Journalism
1:24:49 Crafting Effective Book Endings and Reader Relationships chapter 4
1:24:49 Crafting Effective Book Endings and Reader Relationships
1:27:33 Crafting Effective Story Endings and Conclusions
1:31:04 New Book Project: Profile of a Historic Building
1:32:37 Challenges of Writing a Long-Term Project

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