Episode
Episode 9: The Stranger
27:16
Published: Thu Sep 01 2022
Description
A nuanced piece about the estranged daughter of one of the deadliest men in history gets offed by Vanity Fair—twice. Featuring Nicholas Thompson.To submit your KILLED story, visit www.KILLEDStories.com.
Chapters
The speaker talks about their experience working insane hours with little pay and the psychological theories behind hobbies and discipline.
00:00 - 03:23 (03:23)
Summary
The speaker talks about their experience working insane hours with little pay and the psychological theories behind hobbies and discipline. They also mention an individual holding the American record for running 50 kilometers at over 45 years old.
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A former senior editor shares insider tips on how to successfully pitch to editors, including overcoming competition and navigating editorial hierarchies.
03:23 - 08:16 (04:53)
Summary
A former senior editor shares insider tips on how to successfully pitch to editors, including overcoming competition and navigating editorial hierarchies.
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Nick Thompson, when researching his book on the Cold War, received unexpected insights from the daughter of the former U.S.
08:17 - 11:59 (03:41)
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Nick Thompson, when researching his book on the Cold War, received unexpected insights from the daughter of the former U.S. Ambassador George Kennan, through a letter sent to her while he was doing research.
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The speaker reflects on receiving criticism for their writing about a sensitive subject, but emphasizes the importance of seeing a person as a whole beyond their connections to others, while acknowledging the role of editors in the publishing process.
11:59 - 15:44 (03:44)
Summary
The speaker reflects on receiving criticism for their writing about a sensitive subject, but emphasizes the importance of seeing a person as a whole beyond their connections to others, while acknowledging the role of editors in the publishing process.
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The rejection of a personal story can feel like a rejection of the writer themselves.
15:44 - 22:34 (06:49)
Summary
The rejection of a personal story can feel like a rejection of the writer themselves. The pressure to avoid pitching personal stories and the pain of having them killed can be intense for journalists in the industry.
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The author discusses gaining self-confidence and including more personal content in a later draft of a story, particularly letters from the subject that illuminated their voice and personality.
22:35 - 27:05 (04:30)
Summary
The author discusses gaining self-confidence and including more personal content in a later draft of a story, particularly letters from the subject that illuminated their voice and personality.