Ep 357: Seema Sirohi and the View From Washington
The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma
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Writing for Foreign Readers: Challenges and Frustrations
The speaker discusses the challenges and frustrations of writing for foreign publications, including the need for simplified and denormalized content. They share their experiences working for Reuters, AP, and other publications, highlighting the rigid writing style and assumptions about foreign readers. However, they acknowledge the improvements in recent years with more authentic language use and a less formulaic approach.
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