Paid by the Word: Conversations with Writers and Editors
Award-winning journalist and prolific author Mike Barlow interviews writers and editors. "Our conversations focus mostly on work habits and career advice. The interviews typically run 25-30 minutes. I try to keep them light and breezy, but when the topic veers into deeper waters, I'm not afraid to go there with the guest,” says Mike.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 36
- Years Active
- 2021
Unpeeling the Beauty Industry – Martha Laham
Martha Laham is a college professor, writer, and author. She has taught business, marketing, management, and advertising at universities and colleges for more than 30 years. In addition to teaching, …
Writing About Energy – Elena Cahill
For most of recorded history, we have enjoyed an abundance of energy sources. As a result, we haven’t been forced to think much about using energy efficiently. We no longer have that luxury. Although…
Writing History with a Journalist's Perspective – Colin Woodard
Journalist and historian Colin Woodard is the author of six wonderful books: American Nations, American Character, Union, The Lobster Coast, Ocean's End and The Republic of Pirates. In this episode o…
The Importance of Including Multiple Sources and Viewpoints – Dan Mangan
Dan Mangan spent more than a dozen years as a general assignment reporter for The New York Post, where he wrote stories on a wide range of subjects, including the Sept. 11 terror attacks, the off-fie…
Writing About Crisis Leadership – Eric McNulty
Eric J. McNulty is a writer, speaker, and educator who specializes in crisis leadership. Eric is the associate director of the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative, a joint program of the Har…
Spies, Sex and Powerful Families – Thomas Maier
Newspaper journalist Thomas Maier is the author of five highly successful non-fiction books. His topics include the Newhouse publishing empire, the life of Dr. Benjamin Spock, and the intertwined rel…
A Life in Daily Journalism – Naedine Hazell
In this episode of Paid by the Word, my guest is Naedine Hazell. Naedine is a consummate journalist with three decades of experience working at daily newspapers. For more than 20 years, she served in…
Writing a Best Seller – Jonathan Reichental
Globally respected technology leader and best-selling author Jonathan Reichental muses on the success of his book about smart cities and shares his motivations for writing.
Writing and the Green Economy – Heather Clancy
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.
Inventing New Words – Ralph Keyes
Ralph Keyes is the author of 16 books, including The Post-Truth Era and Is There Life After High School? which became a Broadway musical that is still produced in the U.S. and abroad.
In this episod…
Tactical Advice for Professional Writers – Lydia Dishman
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 professional…
Writing in Europe – Tom Popper
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…
Writing About Technology – Elisa Wood
Elisa Wood, an energy writer and chief editor at Microgrid Knowledge, shares professional advice for writing and editing technology stories. Even if you aren't a technology writer, you will enjoy lis…
Fearless Writing – Kevin Cowherd
Admired sports columnist and author Kevin Cowherd offers his perspectives on journalism, fearless writing and the importance of including the voices of real people in non-fiction narratives.
Kevin is …
Style Matters – Paula Paige
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…
Practical Advice for Professional Writers and Editors – Mike Barlow
Welcome to Paid by the Word, a podcast series featuring conversations with writers, editors and media professionals. The podcast is moderated by award-winning author and journalist Mike Barlow.
In th…