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Episode Synopsis
On the podcast this week we discuss the art of Long Reads and how to pitch, research and write them. We receive excellent insights from GQ features editor Oliver Franklin-Wallis and Guardian writer Samira Shackle.The guestsOliver Franklin-WallisWebsite: https://oliverfranklinwallis.com/Book: The Wasteland https://oliverfranklinwallis.com/wasteland/Twitter: https://twitter.com/olifranklinSamira ShackleWebsite: https://samirashackle.com/Book: Karachi Vice https://samirashackle.com/books/Twitter: https://twitter.com/samirashackleResourcesGuardian The Long Read https://www.theguardian.com/news/series/the-long-readGQ Long Reads https://www.gq.com/about/long-readsLong Reads submission details https://longreads.com/submissions/RecommendationsSophie Elmhirst Long Read https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/jun/27/man-who-wants-to-make-condoms-sexy-durexTom Lamont Long Read https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/the-race-to-catch-the-last-nazis
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