Robert Rath
@robertrath.bsky.social
Head Writer of EXTRA HISTORY. Author of THE INFINITE AND THE DIVINE, THE FALL OF CADIA, and ASSASSINORUM: KINGMAKER for Black Library. Freelance word mercenary. Born Hawaii, live HK. All views my own. He/Him
I think that’s true but I think the key is a narrow focus. For example a column on environmental policy or the Supreme Court is going to have better depth than one that’s just creating a take on whatever the big story in the media environment is that week.
November 14, 2025 at 8:50 AM
I think that’s true but I think the key is a narrow focus. For example a column on environmental policy or the Supreme Court is going to have better depth than one that’s just creating a take on whatever the big story in the media environment is that week.
This is a great comparison.
November 14, 2025 at 8:46 AM
This is a great comparison.
Having been a columnist, I think the actual job is part of the problem.
A column every week means you rarely get dug in enough on any one subject to have background, and it means either adopting a “shallow one/deep one” schedule or always shooting from the hip on hot topics under deadline pressure.
A column every week means you rarely get dug in enough on any one subject to have background, and it means either adopting a “shallow one/deep one” schedule or always shooting from the hip on hot topics under deadline pressure.
November 13, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Having been a columnist, I think the actual job is part of the problem.
A column every week means you rarely get dug in enough on any one subject to have background, and it means either adopting a “shallow one/deep one” schedule or always shooting from the hip on hot topics under deadline pressure.
A column every week means you rarely get dug in enough on any one subject to have background, and it means either adopting a “shallow one/deep one” schedule or always shooting from the hip on hot topics under deadline pressure.
It’s my favorite country in Asia for all those reasons. The Himalayas are sublime, Kathmandu is extremely exciting, and the Nepalis are absolutely wonderful people.
November 12, 2025 at 5:57 AM
It’s my favorite country in Asia for all those reasons. The Himalayas are sublime, Kathmandu is extremely exciting, and the Nepalis are absolutely wonderful people.
I mean probably more about brand partnerships, toys for girls make bank.
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I mean probably more about brand partnerships, toys for girls make bank.