WriteLane
Episodes
Journalism in Russia
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Natasha Kondrashova, a Russian journalist who visited the Tampa Bay Times’ newsroom as part of a program of the International Ce...
Get a job
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Here are tips for how to get a job in journalism, starting with internships. Roy LeBlanc, an assistant metro editor at the Tampa Bay Times, explains w...
In the beginning, part two
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation continues over the best ways to begin stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the beginning
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the beginning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From issue to idea
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tampa Bay Times reporter Claire McNeill joins the podcast to discuss her recent story on the battle over abortion in Florida. Hosted on Acast. See aca...
A father's saga, told from overseas
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For the 75th anniversary of D-Day, we revisit a story told on the 70th anniversary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Seven paths to story
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jacqui Banaszynski, editor of the Nieman Storyboard, discusses story forms and how they can help focus your reporting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Nieman Storyboard
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jacqui Banaszynski, editor of the Nieman Storyboard, joins the podcast this week. Banaszynski is a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, a former assistant...
People in the shadows
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Journalists spend a lot of time writing about politicians, athletes and others who live in the spotlight, but people who don’t generally make headli...
Lady Liberty
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The story behind the story of a woman just doing her job, dressed as the Statue of Liberty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
Writing spaces
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Writing spaces Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Five more reasons
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Recently on the podcast, we tackled a question from a college journalism student who asked for five reasons to go into our profession. After that podc...
Insane or evil?
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, we discuss coverage of the murder trial of John Jonchuck, the man who dropped his 5-year-old daughter, Phoebe, off a bridge ...
Five reasons to go into journalism
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A college student asked recently whether journalism was still worth it as a career. The student wanted reasons to go into the business, so here they a...
Diamonds and handcuffs
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s a conversation about a recent week, where one story was inspired by a holiday and another by serendipity.Click here to read the stories: Jewe...
Don't be afraid
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast features a recent conversation with Janet Keeler’s journalism students at the University of South Florida. The focus is on a story repo...
Coaching writers
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dick Weiss, a former editor and writing coach at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, joins the podcast to talk about working with reporters and how to get th...
Change through stories
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dick Weiss, a former editor and writing coach at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, joins the podcast to talk about a nonprofit called Forward Through Fergu...
Heartbroken
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kathleen McGrory, deputy investigations editor at the Tampa Bay Times, joins the podcast to talk about the reporting that she and Neil Bedi undertook ...
Blood and Truth
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss the reporting behind Blood and Truth, Leonora LaPeter Anton’s six-part serial narrative and nine-part podcast. Find the ...
Lincoln's parents
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Maggie Hoyle-Germann and Anthony DeLuna allowed reporters from the Tampa Bay Times to chronicle their journey toward a miracle cure for their son, Lin...
The Answer
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast features a discussion around the eighth - and final - chapter of a multi-part series, which was published by the Tampa Bay Times on Dec. ...
The Wait
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast features a discussion around the seventh chapter of a multi-part series, which was published by the Tampa Bay Times on Dec. 22, 2018. Hos...
The Rescue
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast features a discussion around the sixth chapter of a multi-part series, which was published by the Tampa Bay Times on Dec. 21, 2018. Hoste...
The Life
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast features a discussion around the fifth chapter of a multi-part series that was published by the Tampa Bay Times on Dec. 20, 2018. Hosted ...
The Science
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast features a discussion around the fourth chapter of a multi-part series that was published by the Tampa Bay Times on Dec. 19, 2018. Hosted...
The Boy
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast features a discussion around the third chapter of a multi-part series that was published by the Tampa Bay Times on Dec. 18, 201...
The Hope
01 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast features a discussion around the second chapter of a multi-part series that was published by the Tampa Bay Times on Dec. 17, 20...
The Curse
25 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast features a discussion around the first chapter of a multi-part series that was published by the Tampa Bay Times on Dec. 16, 2018. Hosted ...
Lincoln's Shot
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lane DeGregory and Tampa Bay Times photographer John Pendygraft talk about a project they started working on in early 2016. The story involves a dying...
Old holiday, new ideas
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Christopher Spata joins the podcast.Spata, a features writer for the Tampa Bay Times, is particularly adept at finding stories that others ...
Code Switch
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lane DeGregory was recently featured on NPR’s Code Switch discussing The House on the Corner, a story published in the Tampa Bay Times in December 2...
Sharpening the story
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hear pointers about editing your work - or someone else's. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Taking notes
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How do you take notes? There may be a better way. Listen up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Getting personal
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation is about writing first-person essays and interjecting yourself as a character in stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Storm stories
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tampa Bay Times reporter Zack Sampson joins the podcast to talk about covering hurricanes. Sampson went to report from Florida’s Panhandle as Hurric...
A ghost story
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of Halloween, revisit the story of Ma Barker’s house. And read the story referenced in the podcast: https://www.tampabay.com/features/human...
Changing the narrative
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Check out recent projects from the nola.com newsroom: https://projects.nola.com/the-children-of-central-city/ https://www.nola.com/health/index.ssf/p...
War Stories
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the video for one of the projects that Vicki Cronis-Nohe and Denise Watson worked on together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkdVMNMw0NA&a...
Follow your bliss
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
To see the series referenced in the podcast, go to: http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/writelane/2018/10/10/episode-43-follow-your-bliss/ Hosted on Acast. ...
One Way Out
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
To see the story referenced in the podcast, go to: https://www.tampabay.com/features/humaninterest/in-pahokee-football-serves-as-a-way-out/2209006 Hos...
Managing projects, featuring Tom Huang
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Managing projects by Tampa Bay Times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paying it forward, featuring Tom Huang
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Paying it forward, featuring Tom Huang by Tampa Bay Times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“What the hell did you do to my daughter?”
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
To read the story discussed in this podcast, go to:https://www.tampabay.com/features/humaninterest/-What-the-hell-did-you-do-to-my-daughter-He-was-acc...
The future of journalism
04 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The future of journalism by Tampa Bay Times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thirty questions
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For the list of questions, go to:http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/writelane/2018/08/29/episode-37-thirty-questions/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Carving out character
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Carving out character by Tampa Bay Times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Young Lane
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Young Lane by Tampa Bay Times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Historical narratives
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
To read the story referenced in the podcast, go to:https://assets.stuff.co.nz/interactives/special-features/albert-moss/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
Podcasts pals
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
To read the stories mentioned in the podcast, go to:http://www.tampabay.com/projects/girl-in-the-window/http://www.tampabay.com/news/Stormy-at-the-str...
Great endings, featuring Tom French
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
To read the series referenced in the podcast, go to:https://www.tampabay.com/features/angels--demons/2162390https://longform.org/posts/the-exorcist-in...
Questions from the audience
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Questions from the audience by Tampa Bay Times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Narrative in America
10 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Narrative in America by Tampa Bay Times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Narrative in Norway
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
To read the English translation of the story referenced in this podcast, please go to: http://narrative.ly/five-feet-under/Photo by Anne Jo Lexander H...
The last house in Rosewood
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The last house in Rosewood by Tampa Bay Times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"We don't suck that bad," featuring Leonora LaPeter Anton
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"We don't suck that bad" by Tampa Bay Times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The editing process
13 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The editing process by Tampa Bay Times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The writing process
06 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The writing process by Tampa Bay Times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Different paths, featuring Leonora LaPeter Anton
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
To read the stories mentioned in this podcast, go to:http://www.tampabay.com/projects/2015/investigations/florida-mental-health-hospitals/http://www.t...
The long fall of Phoebe Jonchuck
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
To read the story referenced in this podcast, go to:http://www.tampabay.com/projects/2016/features/the-long-fall-of-phoebe-jonchuck/ Hosted on Acast. ...
Mr. Newton
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
To read the story referenced in the podcast, please go to:http://www.tampabay.com/features/humaninterest/at-99-a-st-petersburg-man-finds-meaning-in-th...
A family of storytellers
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A family of storytellers by Tampa Bay Times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coaching your editor, part two
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
To read the stories referenced in this podcast, go to:http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/writelane/2018/05/01/episode-20-coaching-your-editor-part-two/ Hos...
Coaching your editor, part one
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
To read the stories referenced in this podcast, go to:http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/writelane/2018/04/24/episode-19-coaching-your-editor-part-one/ Hos...
Finding your voice
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Read the story referenced in this podcast: http://www.sptimes.com/2004/08/15/Floridian/Sometimes__every_day_.shtml Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Ingredients and the big idea
10 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For stories referenced in this podcast:http://www.sptimes.com/2003/06/22/Floridian/The_Dresser.shtmlhttp://www.tampabay.com/blogs/writelane/2018/04/10...
On focus and framing and Stormy
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Read the story: https://bit.ly/2GuqILm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
If I Die Young
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
To read the series referenced in this podcast, go to:http://www.tampabay.com/news/Today-s-WriteLane-If-I-Die-Young_166770791 Hosted on Acast. See acas...
From blind date to BFF
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Here are links to the stories referenced in this podcast:http://www.tampabay.com/features/humaninterest/a-long-talk-in-the-woods/2129790http://www.tam...
A return to tragedy, featuring Lisa Gartner
13 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Read the Parkland story here: http://www.tampabay.com/news/She-s-taught-at-the-Parkland-high-school-for-14-years-Can-she-go-back-_165770289 Hosted on ...
Words and music, part two
06 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast continues the conversation about drawing inspiration from songwriters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Words and music, part one
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is about drawing inspiration from songwriters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Narratives off the news
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, DeGregory talks about zigging while others zag and following the ripples.To read the teacher's story, please go: http://www.ta...
Quick hits
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Lane DeGregory talks about a boy’s quest to find the perfect Valentine's card and another boy's plea for a family.Read the...
Finding great ideas, part two
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
To read the stories mentioned in the podcast, go to:http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/writelane/2018/09/10/episode-8-finding-great-ideas-part-two/ Hosted ...
Finding great ideas, part one
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
To read the stories mentioned in the podcast, go to:http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/writelane/2018/09/10/episode-7-finding-great-ideas-part-one/ Hosted ...
A focus on photographers
23 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s podcast is about working with photographers and features a conversation about a terminally ill man trying to come to grips with his mortalit...
Hiding your notebook, Hemingway and hockey
17 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
More advice on reporting, with prompts from a recent ask-me-anything on Reddit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The House on the Corner
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Lane DeGregory talks about Anthony Roy and his family.Read their story here: http://www.tampabay.com/projects/2017/features/hous...
How to deliver a powerful story
03 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Lane discusses a story she wrote about race car driver Dan Wheldon’s widow. Read the story here: http://www.tampabay.com/sport...
The Girl in the Window, 10 Years Later
27 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A feral child was found starving, covered in her own filth, unable to walk or talk. A new family adopted the girl in 2007, called her Dani, and tried ...
How do you write a story that breaks your heart?
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Lane DeGregory talks about reporting and writing her Pulitzer Prize-winning story about a feral child.Read the story here:http://www.tampabay.com/proj...