How podcast transcripts will make me popular
When I started a podcast, In Those Days, I decided to include transcripts. It can be a pain but here is why I think it’s worthwhile. Accessibility Podcast transcripts make the content accessible to more people. People with hearing impairments use transcripts to access audio content. This is a lot of people. More than 5%… Read Post »
Non-fiction and the legends who helped me write it
My first non-fiction book, ‘Creswell Eastman: The Man who Saved a Million Brains‘ was published recently by Wild Dingo Press. It’s about the life of endocrinologist Creswell Eastman. As part of the Aussie STEM Star series the book focuses on his years growing up, as well as his scientific career. In theory I was well-qualified… Read Post »
Jam and outrage in East Melbourne
The National Library of Australia hosts a very popular database of digitised Australian newspapers in Trove. Articles have been transcribed electronically, allowing users to search the text. I’ve spent many hours on Trove researching my house, family and local community. I often start by trying to answer one question, then find something else that interests… Read Post »