Navigating the Craft of Historical Writing

In this chapter, the speaker shares their diverse career journey from journalism to academia, focusing on their podcast 'Drafting the Past' which explores the craft of writing history. They discuss various writing processes among historians, the complexities of editing, and the interplay between writing and research, highlighting the importance of curiosity in both interviewing and storytelling. The chapter emphasizes the evolution of interview dynamics and the strategies involved in preparing thoughtful discussions with a diverse range of guests.