Episode 260
Episode 260: Jordan Michael Smith Spins a True-Crime Yarn for The Atavist
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'Meara
May 31, 202144m 43sExplicit
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Show Notes
Jordan Michael Smith (@WriterJMS) came by CNFPod HQ to talk about his piece for The Atavist Magazine, a true-crime zinger.
We talk about:
- Structure and pacing
- Obsession and singular focus
- How he's a better reporter than a writer
- And depth of commitment
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Topics
Journalismreportingtruecrimelongformcreativenonfictioncnfcnfpodbrendanomearatheatavistjordanmichaelsmithscottkimball