Alexis Madrigal uncovers a 12-step guide to editing The Atlantic from deep in the archives:
No on in media can quite believe how much the Internet has changed our profession. Sometimes it seems as if none of the old rules apply. That’s one reason it’s great to work at a longstanding magazine; it forces you to take a longer view.
“Quick decisions - except
Tips on journalism
“Individual personal philosophy always adds to...depth.”
I love the hand-written underlining of the magazine title. Just another relic of the pre-PC, pre-italicization...
This might be one of the coolest thing ever for
Nice of #2 to prove that marketing brandspeak isn’t a recent invention.
I guess I shouldn’t be, but I’m surprised the Atlantic refers to itself as liberal.