So, You Want To Be A Watch Writer?

November 20, 2021

Have you ever wanted to be a watch writer? While perhaps not as glamorous as Instagram can make it seem, it's a wonderful job if you love watches and happen to have a talent for the written word. In this episode, our own Ben Clymer and Jack Forster join me to chat about how they got their start in watch writing, what has changed over the past several years, and what it takes to build a real career in the space.? Covering one of our most frequently asked questions, this episode is a mix of rose-tinted memories, early lessons as a writer, and a consideration of what it is to be a media professional in today's always-evolving landscape. Did we miss something? Let us know in the comments and thanks so much for listening.? 7:35 Chuck Maddox 9:05 Dan Neil?11:05 Bens Daytona story?12:15 Jacks Datograph story for Forbes Life?35:20 Gary Shteyngart