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Always Take Notes
Always Take Notes
Always Take Notes is a fortnightly podcast from London for and about writers and writing. Hosts Simon Akam and Rachel Lloyd speak to a diverse range of people in the industry on a variety of topics, from the mysteries of slush piles and per-word rates, to how data are changing the ways newspapers do business and how to pitch a book. patreon.com/alwaystakenotes
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Ratings & Reviews
4.6 stars from 139 ratings
Great interviews
This podcast keeps me inspired and moving forward.
Susannaviolin via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/24/24
Simon and Rachel are a brilliant interview duo and always ask the interesting and sometimes tough questions. It means you get to hear a different side to some really famous authors. Full of advice you can use in your own writing practice.
mac_fleurie via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 08/11/22
Plenty of fascinating conversations with the best in the business - all worth mining for tips and tricks. It's also a fantastic way to discover brilliant journalism in the stories put forward by interviewees.Read full review »
Charlie Mets via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 02/23/22
Recent Episodes
Rachel and Simon speak with the novelist and travel writer Paul Theroux. Born in Massachusetts, as a young man he worked as a Peace Corps volunteer in Malawi and taught at universities in Uganda and Singapore. He published his first novel, "Waldo", in 1967, and since then has...
Published 04/16/24
Published 04/16/24
Simon and Rachel speak with the journalist and author Madhumita Murgia. She is currently the Financial Times' first Artificial Intelligence Editor, where she covers developments in AI globally and broader issues including surveillance, data privacy and tech regulation. Before she joined the FT,...
Published 04/02/24
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