Slaying the Beast

My second paid freelance gig from my new home was a monster. But after hundreds of miles, a long editing process and way too much time at my laptop, my first story finally aired on NPR's All Things Considered on Tuesday. Sadly, the final edit, which is done by sound engineers in D.C., came out botched and some quotes were transposed and one was even repeated! I was pretty disappointed when I first heard it on the air, but at least at was on the air, right? (I've decided to listen to the kind words of my fiance on this one and move on)

NPR has a reputation for having an awfully rigorous editorial process, but the nice thing is that once your first piece airs, you are off spec and you can be guaranteed at least a modest kill fee for all future pitches that are accepted.

Blah, blah. Here's a link to the story - on the growth of biodiesel fuel:

Popularity of Biodiesel Grows Amid High Gas Prices