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Drafting the Past @draftingthepast.bsky.social · 22h

Episodes two weeks in a row?! That should tell you how much great stuff there is. I was so happy to get to talk to @andrewhartman.bsky.social about KARL MARX IN AMERICA (@uchicagopress.bsky.social) and how he keeps going in the writing "grind." Listen here: draftingthepast.com/podcast-epis...

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Andrew Hartman @andrewhartman.bsky.social · 1d

Kate Carpenter's podcast @draftingthepast.bsky.social is fantastic. It was an honor to be a guest.

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Drafting the Past @draftingthepast.bsky.social · 1d

Hey! I managed to write a newsletter! buttondown.com/draftingthep...

Drafting the Past is Back, Baby

A new interview with Ruby Lal, why you need a website, and a writing opportunity!

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Drafting the Past @draftingthepast.bsky.social · 7d

In case you were distracted by...other things...this morning: new episode!

Drafting the Past @draftingthepast.bsky.social · 7d

Drafting the Past is back, and with a truly fantastic episode! I felt so fortunate to talk with Ruby Lal about her newest book(s), her transition to narrative history writing, and how she brings stories from hundreds of years ago so beautifully to life. Listen: draftingthepast.com/podcast-epis...

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Tracy Slater @tracyslater.bsky.social · 7d

Fantastic news #writingcommunity! A favorite podcast, @draftingthepast.bsky.social, is back & this first episode of the season is fantastic: magical, fascinating, & such an inspiring look at crafting gripping historical narrative for different audiences. 🎉 🗃️ draftingthepast.com/podcast-epis...

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Drafting the Past @draftingthepast.bsky.social · 7d

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Drafting the Past @draftingthepast.bsky.social · 7d

Drafting the Past is back, and with a truly fantastic episode! I felt so fortunate to talk with Ruby Lal about her newest book(s), her transition to narrative history writing, and how she brings stories from hundreds of years ago so beautifully to life. Listen: draftingthepast.com/podcast-epis...

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Drafting the Past @draftingthepast.bsky.social · 8d

Psst...the wait is almost over. New episode drops at midnight!

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John O'Keefe @johnokeefe.bsky.social · Aug 13

A new podcast to listen to!

Drafting the Past @draftingthepast.bsky.social · May 30

New episode out! I talked with Padraic Scanlan about his new book, Rot: An Imperial History of the Irish Famine. He makes the case for writing fast, messy first drafts and embracing editors. Listen now: draftingthepast.com/podcast-epis...

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Kate Carpenter @katecarp.bsky.social · Jul 1

Happy pub day to Nishant Batsha (who seems, wisely, to not be on social)! I talked with Nishant about his first novel waaaaay back in episode 9 of @draftingthepast.bsky.social: draftingthepast.com/podcast-epis...

Hand holding a book with a red cover with two beige figures embracing, a beige fault line running between them. There are also yellow stamps resembling passport stamps or postage cancellation. The title reads "A Bomb Placed Close to the Heart," by Nishant Batsha

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Kate Carpenter @katecarp.bsky.social · Jun 25

What a lovely review of @draftingthepast.bsky.social to discover in the new issue of the @aseh.bsky.social journal, Environmental History! doi.org/10.1086/735779

Drafting the Past. Hosted by Kate Carpenter. Podcast. Available on Spotify, Apple, Google, and Stitcher. 2022–present. https://draftingthepast.com/. | Environmental History: Vol 30, No 3

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American Historical Association @historians.org · Jun 24

In the June issue of the #AHR, @danieljstory.bsky.social teams up with @katecarp.bsky.social, host and producer of @draftingthepast.bsky.social, to discuss the craft of writing history, while unpacking the minutiae of both the writing process and podcast interviews. #HistoryinFocus 🗃️

The Craft of Writing History with Drafting the Past: An Interview with Kate Carpenter

The American Historical Review is pleased to present this conversation with historian and history podcaster Kate Carpenter about her innovative podcast Dra

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Shona MacLean @shonamaclean.bsky.social · Jun 23

Listening to the Lyndal Roper episode on @draftingthepast.bsky.social I am cheered to learn she organised her research on the Peasants' War by drawing a grid on a really big bit of paper which she stuck to her wall. Also that she got to know some of the terrain she was writing about by cycling it.

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Theresa Kaminski @theresakaminski.bsky.social · Jun 16

I can't wait to set aside the time for a close listen to this episode of @draftingthepast.bsky.social with @sdgorton.bsky.social.
#womenshistory #biography #nonfiction

Drafting the Past @draftingthepast.bsky.social · Jun 12

New! What a delight to talk with Stephanie Gorton about THE ICON AND THE IDEALIST (@harpercollins.bsky.social), a fascinating dual biography of Margaret Sanger and Mary Ware Dennett. We talked about revising (12!) drafts, what draws her to a subject, and more. Listen: draftingthepast.com/?p=2722

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JP Clark @jpclark97.bsky.social · Jun 16

This was a particularly good episode. The thoughtfulness, sincerity, and humility of @omarvaleriojimenez.bsky.social are inspiring. I also keep a log, and really liked his comment that it is good for ensuring you put in the required hours...but also for giving yourself some grace when life happens.

Drafting the Past @draftingthepast.bsky.social · May 9

New! A true pleasure to talk with @omarvaleriojimenez.bsky.social about his book Remembering Conquest and about his writing routine, the importance of exercise, and whether his engineering background translates to his writing (hint: a work log!). Listen: draftingthepast.com/podcast-epis...

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Drafting the Past @draftingthepast.bsky.social · Jun 16

So glad you're enjoying it -- thanks for sharing!

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Drafting the Past @draftingthepast.bsky.social · Jun 12

New! What a delight to talk with Stephanie Gorton about THE ICON AND THE IDEALIST (@harpercollins.bsky.social), a fascinating dual biography of Margaret Sanger and Mary Ware Dennett. We talked about revising (12!) drafts, what draws her to a subject, and more. Listen: draftingthepast.com/?p=2722

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Tracy Slater @tracyslater.bsky.social · Jun 12

Always a great start to the day to get a brand new episode of @draftingthepast.bsky.social ❤️. Can't wait to listen! #skystorians #booksky draftingthepast.com/podcast-epis...

Episode 67: Stephanie Gorton Puts Authentic Interactions on the Page – Drafting the Past

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American Historical Association @historians.org · Jun 4

In this final episode of History in Focus season 3, @danieljstory.bsky.social talks with @katecarp.bsky.social from the podcast @draftingthepast.bsky.social to explore history writing and question what a closer look at this aspect of historians’ work illuminates about the discipline. 🗃️

The Craft of Writing History with Drafting the Past’s Kate Carpenter – AHA

In this final episode of season 3, we talk with Kate Carpenter, creator and host of the podcast Drafting the Past, which explores the craft of writing history, and researcher of the history of storm c...

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Kate Carpenter @katecarp.bsky.social · Jun 4

My turn to be a guest! I was honored to be interviewed by @danieljstory.bsky.social for the @historians.org podcast History in Focus. We talked about @draftingthepast.bsky.social and my current work on the history of storm chasing. Listen to our interview here: www.historians.org/podcast/the-...

The Craft of Writing History with Drafting the Past’s Kate Carpenter – AHA

In this final episode of season 3, we talk with Kate Carpenter, creator and host of the podcast Drafting the Past, which explores the craft of writing history, and researcher of the history of storm c...

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Drafting the Past @draftingthepast.bsky.social · Jun 1

Thanks for including the new episode with Padraic Scanlan @americanstudier.bsky.social!

Ben Railton @americanstudier.bsky.social · Jun 1

Today’s my younger son’s high school graduation, but through proud Dad tears I’m still sharing my 227th #ScholarSunday thread of public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new books from the last week. Add more below, share widely, & enjoy, all! 🗃️
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#ScholarSunday Thread 227

Shared on June 1, 2025

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Drafting the Past @draftingthepast.bsky.social · May 30

New episode out! I talked with Padraic Scanlan about his new book, Rot: An Imperial History of the Irish Famine. He makes the case for writing fast, messy first drafts and embracing editors. Listen now: draftingthepast.com/podcast-epis...

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Drafting the Past @draftingthepast.bsky.social · May 22

Just a heads up, for those waiting with bated breath, that "this week's" episode will be out next week, because that's just how life is right now. Thank you for your patience!

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Omar Valerio-Jiménez @omarvaleriojimenez.bsky.social · May 14

I really enjoyed speaking with Kate Carpenter of @draftingthepast.bsky.social about my writing routine, engineering background, & latest book. I was honored to be interviewed since it is one my favorite podcast. @uncpress.bsky.social

Drafting the Past @draftingthepast.bsky.social · May 9

New! A true pleasure to talk with @omarvaleriojimenez.bsky.social about his book Remembering Conquest and about his writing routine, the importance of exercise, and whether his engineering background translates to his writing (hint: a work log!). Listen: draftingthepast.com/podcast-epis...

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Jillian Foley @jillianefoley.com · May 14

I have a bunch of @draftingthepast.bsky.social episodes I didn’t get to the week they came out and now I am binge-listening after a very productive call with my editor and I highly recommend this as writing motivation

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