Is this site still alive?
As of October, 2008, I am not posting anymore here at ReligionWriter because I have started a new job and no longer have the time and editorial flexibility to write what I want. Inspired by this article in Wired, however, I am experimenting with thinking out loud about religion on Twitter, and you can follow ReligionWriter over there. Let me say it has been a pleasure writing here, and thanks to all of you who took part. Archives and comments will remain open indefinitely.
What is ReligionWriter.com? Is it a blog?
ReligionWriter.com is an online micro-publication meant to showcase new ideas on religion in whole-grain journalism format. It is a blog in the technical sense that it has regular postings in reverse-chronological order. On some topics, ReligionWriter offers an opinionated, personal outlook; on others it offer a more objective, journalistic tone.
What does “whole-grain journalism” mean?
This is a half-serious term I made up. The phrase occurred to me while I was interviewing media expert Andrew Nachison, who referred to traditional news articles as “highly refined products,” for which a journalist collects, processes and polishes an enormous amount of raw material. Whole-grain journalism, then, offers more direct access to that raw material.
Who is the target audience?
Journalists, academics, bloggers, practitioners and anyone interested in religion.
How often do you post new content?
Once a week is all I can manage. I work full time and have three small children, so I have to squeeze it in at odd hours. Like when I’m supposed to be doing something else.
Who contributes content?
Andrea Useem is the main writer, but is welcoming a number of other writers to post their contributions as well.
Sometimes I find typos in your posts. Should I let you know?
I do my best to post writing that is free of error. When typos slip through, however, I rely on readers like you to let me know. I call this the crowd-sourced approach to blog copyediting. So thanks for letting me know when you spot errors.
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