The New Yorker Radio Hour The Nerdwriter Conquers the Internet, Plus Kelefa Sanneh on Country Radio
Jul 19, 2022
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From Class Clown To Essayist
- Evan Puschak describes transitioning from a class clown to a thoughtful essayist in college and after.
- He used video essays and a forthcoming book to work out who he is and what he believes.
Gandalf's Eyes Sell Belief
- Puschak recounts the Gandalf scene where Ian McKellen's eyes shift and sell a vision of a 'far green country.'
- He says that gaze makes him believe in an afterlife despite being a nonbeliever.
Match Form To Medium
- Match content to the specific strengths and weaknesses of the medium you use.
- Focus on the tools the medium offers and design your piece around those capabilities.