“It has to feel like it's a creation, not just a collection. That keeps you from getting burned out, because if you're passionate about what you're making, then you wake up the next morning and you just need to push that publish button.” — Dave PellIf you’re a news(letter) connoisseur, then you likely already know — and love — NextDraft. Every weekday, at around 12pm PT, a new edition delights the ol’ inbox: 10 of the most fascinating stories of the day, lovingly ensconced in a writeup filled with biting observations and funny quips. That voice belongs to Dave Pell — “the internet’s managing editor” and author of the book “Please Scream Inside Your Heart: Breaking News and Nervous Breakdowns in the Year That Wouldn’t End” (out in November 2021). Dave is a lean, one-man operation who’s been curating email newsletters well before they were a trend, and he had much to share about his daily curation process, why he sees himself as a columnist, self-care for news curators, and where he gets all those puns. Highlights, inspiration and key learnings:Origins (and meaning of) NextDraftThe power of email: it’s asynchronous and is one feed you have control overHow the Trump years and news cycles impact(ed) his readershipHow Dave puts together NextDraft, including sourcing stories, building the email, and any help he getsHow he comes up with such punny copy — and his favorite pun he’s ever written (oh, it’s good)The joys and hazards of being the internet’s managing editorDealing with burnout as a news curatorWhat’s challenging about working on The Next DraftA peek inside his first book, an overview of the surreal year that was 2020How writing a book is different from writing a newsletterWhat it’s like being in a two-curator household (his wife, Gina, is a founder of The What)👋Say hi to Dave!🔎 Browse the companion Storyboard to get the episode itself, plus all the non-news media that Dave loves. He says he’s a TV addict, so he’s got a lot of cool recommendations to share.➕This podcast was created by Flipboard, where enthusiasts are curating stories they recommend across thousands of interests. Learn more.

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