by Mary Kendall Dixon | Jan 3, 2019 | Awards, The ByLine, Writing
By Barb Duckworth, 2018 First Place “Issues” Writing Category Winner *Editor’s Note: This article is part of the “Story Behind the Story” series featuring first place 2018 AAEA Communication award winners. Click here to read the full award-winning...
by Mary Kendall Dixon | Sep 27, 2018 | Events, Professional Development, The ByLine, Webinar, Writing
The Makings of a Great Writer Tuesday, October 2, 2018 11:00 a.m. CST What does it take to create that “winning” story? How do great writers gain inspiration for story ideas? What tricks do they use to overcome dreaded writer’s block? How is...
by Mary Kendall Dixon | Jul 20, 2018 | Member Resources, The ByLine, Writing
By Mike Wilson We could all use some professional advice now and then. As part of AAEA’s strategic plan, the Ag Communicators Network has launched Special Interest Groups. These are peer groups of professionals interested in sharing common interests, advice, expertise...
by Carly Byrd | Jul 13, 2018 | Podcast, The ByLine, Writing
By Kelsey Litchfield, The Ag Comm Network Podcast Host This week on the podcast, I’m talking with Greg Horstmeier of DTN/The Progressive Farmer. We discuss everything from his first job to now being editor-in-chief and how he hires the right team. Greg has packed in...
by Mary Kendall Dixon | Sep 21, 2017 | Awards, The ByLine, What I Learned, Writing
By Joe Link, AAEA Freelancer After winning the Writer of the Year award in July, the editors of the Byline asked me to offer some advice on writing. For me, that’s difficult because I know I could just as easily NOT have won. I know—as I hope you do as...
by Mary Kendall Dixon | Aug 10, 2017 | Professional Development, The ByLine, What I Learned, Writing
By Emily Berger, AAEA Intern, Texas A&M University One year ago, I was sitting in a poultry barn as my life plans crumbled around me. The clucking of hundreds of hens would normally make me feel at home, but after three months of interning, I still felt...
