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katecarp.bsky.social
Historian/writer. Creator, @draftingthepast.bsky.social podcast. History of science PhD candidate at Princeton, based in KCMO. Working on a history of storm chasing. https://draftingthepast.com/ http://kathrynbcarpenter.com/ Profile 📷 John Legg
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Look, I have tried three times now and I just have to say it: I find White Lotus to be dead boring. Unfollow if you must.

submitted 1 day ago • 2 comments

Oh no this is really not going to help with my mom's weird fear of dying of hantavirus.

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Coming to terms with being the kind of person who has strong feelings about the city manager.

submitted 2 days ago • 1 comment

Delighted to see that episode 58 guest James Tejani has won the Bancroft Prize (along with brilliant @kathleenduval.bsky.social)! Listen to my interview w/ James here: draftingthepast.com/podcast-epis... More on the Bancroft: www.nytimes.com/2025/03/05/a... Now we just need Dr. DuVal on the show!

submitted 3 days ago • 1 comment

I beg of you, nonfiction writers, breathe life into your prose! Ignore the professor in your brain that's always ready to mark something as too colloquial. Make it read like something written by an actual human you might want to talk to at a party!

submitted 5 days ago • 10 comments

Facebook reminded me that 10 years ago Ben Franklin's World hit 100,000 downloads. 10 years later, the podcast has surpassed 13 million downloads, which happened last month. There is a need and desire for high-quality history.

submitted 5 days ago • 4 comments

Starting a newsletter that is really just a blog in newsletter clothing, in which I write about nothing in particular, in an attempt to enjoy writing again. I can't imagine why anyone would read it, but I guess I'll share a link for weirdos?

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#booksky When listeners ask, @katecarp.bsky.social of @draftingthepast.bsky.social listens & gives back. Wanted insight on how other writers of difficult topics are handling sticky challenge of publicity. Here's a great take from @theotherrbg.bsky.social. Thx! draftingthepast.com/podcast-epis...

submitted 8 days ago • 1 comment

We're hiring a new editor. Please share widely!

submitted 8 days ago • 2 comments

Couldn't agree more with Eloy Bleifuss Prados in neon lit's newsletter: every querying writer wants to know how to get their submission to stand out and yet SO MANY neglect their websites. A good author website can add layers of context to your submission!

submitted 8 days ago • 1 comment

In news unrelated (?) to the collapse of America, I'm testing out automated ads on Drafting the Past. Very open to feedback on this, especially if you hear anything objectionable (they only give me very general control over what airs).

submitted 11 days ago • 0 comments

👏 STOP 👏 FUCKING 👏 SUBSCRIBING 👏 TO 👏 PRIME

submitted 11 days ago • 2 comments

Writing a dissertation feels so pointless right now.

submitted 11 days ago • 8 comments

When I was in journalism school, I dreamed of working at WaPo. Now it's an embarrassment, and it makes me so sad. Consider using your subscription money to support a local news outlet.

submitted 11 days ago • 1 comment

New episode out! It was a delight to talk with @theotherrbg.bsky.social about her first book, DEAR MISS PERKINS, career shifts and nonexistent rules, and her strategies for marketing her book. Listen here: draftingthepast.com/podcast-epis... 🗃️

submitted 12 days ago • 0 comments

Simultaneously reading Land of Milk and Honey and watching Paradise and I'm not sure that dystopian fiction is very good for me right now.

submitted 12 days ago • 3 comments

Considering experimenting with automated ads in Drafting the Past. On a scale of 1 to 10, how irritating would you find this?

submitted 15 days ago • 4 comments

The government is in shambles, and still I make podcasts. But seriously, listen to this one!

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I just realized that this week marks the 20th anniversary of the greatest Valentine's Day gift I have ever received, from my college boyfriend: my first coffee maker, the carafe filled with mini Reese's. Reader, I married him.

submitted 26 days ago • 3 comments

Today's coping method is buying books.

submitted 26 days ago • 1 comment

On the upside: daycare won't be canceled for a Super Bowl parade. Downside: Big winter storm forecast.

submitted 27 days ago • 0 comments

Shall we place bets on how much daycare coverage I will actually have this week?

submitted 27 days ago • 0 comments

All of these commercials are trying too hard.

submitted 27 days ago • 1 comment

I know this is too frivolous for the times we live, but can we talk about Brady's half tuck?

submitted 27 days ago • 1 comment

Extremely grateful to podcast Patreon supporters. I know there are so many places to allocate your hard-won dollars, and I so appreciate everyone who helps me keep the show going and accessible to everyone. www.patreon.com/draftingthep...

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