Sound Judgment
Elaine Appleton GrantBecome a better storyteller in audio and beyond. A companion to the podcast of the same name, Sound Judgment explores the creative choices made by today's best storytellers, narrative nonfiction writers, podcasters, documentarians, journalists and more.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 78 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | a month ago |
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The Beating Heart of Your Narrative
I just finished teaching an audio storytelling class for the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University. Here’s what’s missing from most first drafts.
Welcome to Sound Judgment, the newsletter that helps you become a better storytel...
The one question every good storyteller needs to ask
But doesn't. The answer will point you to your best work. Plus, my big new list of craft resources and opportunities for storytellers.
Welcome to Sound Judgment, the newsletter that helps you become a better storyteller in audio and beyond...
A memorial for the Washington Post
My plea to stay steadfast in this pivotal moment for our professions as journalists. Or should I call it a calling?
Welcome to Sound Judgment, the newsletter that helps you become a better storyteller in audio and beyond.
How to get your pitches accepted — and inspire word of mouth
Don’t flatline. Find your “holy shit moment.”
Welcome to Sound Judgment, the newsletter that helps you become a better storyteller in audio and beyond.
And then what happened? How to create suspense
Open questions and high stakes grab attention — and keep it.
Welcome to Sound Judgment, the newsletter that helps you become a better storyteller in audio and beyond.
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Elaine Appleton Grant is an award winning writer, editor and audio storyteller who teaches at Duke University's Center for Documentary Storytelling. She runs on coffee.
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