In this episode of “The Poynter Report Podcast,” host Tom Jones sits down with legendary writing coach Roy Peter Clark for a wide-ranging and heartwarming conversation about the craft of writing and the future of journalism. Roy reflects on his nearly 50 years at Poynter, the rise of writing coaches in newsrooms, and how writing tools can empower anyone, from high school students to Pulitzer winners.
He shares memorable stories about his early days at the St. Petersburg Times, his unexpected journey from Chaucer scholar to journalism mentor, and why he believes great writing isn’t magic: It’s teachable. Plus, he talks about the new Roy Peter Clark Chair for Writing and Editing at Poynter, and what it means for the next generation of storytellers.
