Donna Talarico | Interviews, News Stories and Such | Donna Talarico: Higher Education Writer and Content Strategist

I’ve been honored with the opportunity to speak with some amazing writers, hosts, and publications over the years. This led to some fun coverage or interviews in various local and regional publications and outlets, or on podcasts or news segments, whether being interviewed as a source or featured as part of the story. Here’s a look at some of the more recent ink: (If you are looking for speaking engagements, go here.)

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Interviews & Appearances

The Creative Nonfiction Podcast (CNF POD) with Brendan O’Meara #327 – interview about HippoCamp 2022 (August 2022)
Untenured Tracks with Andy Wilczak: “There is No Formula” – episode #85 (January 10, 2022)
ArtScene with Erika Funke (WVIA-FM) – interview about Air: An Anthology from Books by Hippocampus (April 23, 2020)
“Graduate Publishing Program Update, 2019,” Publishers Weekly (Dec. 13, 2019 – mentioned in a round-up that includes Rosemont College)
“Literary Citizen,” (Wilkes magazine, Fall 2019)
CNF Podcast #164: Donna Talarico – Literary Citizenship & HippoCamp 2019 (hosted by Brendan O’Meara)
American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) podcast, ASJA Direct (Oct. 18, 2018)
LNP (July 15, 2018): Lancaster founder of online literary magazine ventures into book publishing
Lit Mag Love Podcast (May 9, 2018)
Brevity Podcast (11.16.2017): Episode 6: Kristen Arnett and HippoCamp
Sunday Magazine from LNP/Lancaster Newspapers (print-only: update: LNP recently posted online version) – Interview: Donna Talarico
Lancaster Newspapers: Award-Winning Author Tobias Wolff Will Speak at in Lancaster at HippoCamp: A Conference for Creative Nonfiction Writers
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast: Episode 65-How to Start Your Own Conference with HippoCamp Founder Donna Talarico
Brevity podcast (8.31.17): Episode 6: Donna Talarico-Beerman
Brevity blog (8.23.17), “An Inside Look at HippoCamp: A Conference for Creative Nonfiction Writers”
The Writer (July 2017 issue), “Reading, Writing, and Romance” (couples who run lit mags) by Melissa Hart (print only)
- Update! In Feb. 2018, The Writer made this available online, in honor of the month of love wethinks.
WITF Arts Desk segment for CNF Simulcast, with Cary Burkett (host) and joined by Stephanie Andersen (10.20.16)
LNP, “Writing Inspiration from HippoCamp 2016” (Erin Negley, a social media recap)
LNP, “Writers Get Creative with Their Nonfiction” (Jon Rutter, 8.5.16)
Radio SmartTalk (WITF) with Scott LaMar (8.5.16)
Keystone Edge, “Nonfiction Writers: Head to Lancaster for HippoCamp” (7.18.16)
Conference Corner, Writer’s Digest, July 2016
ArtScene with Erika Funke, May 23, 2016 (WVIA-FM)
“Long-term Memories: Essays and Nonfiction are Brain Food of Online Lit Mag” (The Writer, Feb. 2016 issue – print only)
TV: Good Day PA: ABC 27 WHTM – social media tips – January 5, 2016
“In the Spotlight: Donna Talarico Embraces the Writing Life” (LNP, Aug. 9, 2015)
“Writers Will Jump On the Same Page at Conference Here” (LNP, Aug. 2, 2015)
On Writing: Donna Talarico of Hippocampus Magazine (Author Jim Breslin’s blog; July 2015)
Wilkes Alum Starts Creative Writing Conference (Times Leader, July 31, 2015; Gene Axton)
Arts Scene with Erika Funke (WVIA-FM, July 2015)
Conference Organizer Interview: Donna Talarico on HippoCamp: A Conference for Creative Nonfiction Writers- Lisa Romeo Writes (June 29, 2015)
Run With It: Organizing a Writing Conference 101 – The Writer Magazine (May 26, 2015)
Higher Ed Live: Communication United: Social Media and Your Website – (April 2015)
Higher Ed Social podcast (episode 6, donna talarico & the seahorse) – Jan. 28. 2015
Interview with Donna Talarico, The Triangle (2014)
The Unslanted Truth: a Conversation With Four Editors of Today’s Premier Creative Nonfiction Literary Magazines – The Review Review (2014)
“I Love Reading Essays of Our Contributors and Many Have Stuck With Me: Donna Talarico on Her Creative Nonfiction Magazine” – The Review Review (late 2014)

Other Media Mentions & Coverage

Aside from features and profiles in publications and on podcasts, I’ve been interviewed as an expert source for a variety of writing- and marketing-related stories, as well as general human interest stories. I’ve also served as a spokesperson for stories related to events and topics during previous employment.

“The Art of Email and DM Interviewing: How and When it Works” (Ally Dining, JournoResources; Sept. 14, 2021)
“Do Editors Actually Read the Slush Pile?” (Lit Mag News Round Up, Jan. 29, 2021)
“HippoCamp conference offers virtual non-fiction writing sessions in lieu of in-person event” (LNP, Aug. 19, 2020)
“Residency, Workshop or Conference: How to Tell Which is Right for You” (The Writer, Aug. 2018)
“Building a Compelling Writer/Author Website” – National Association for Science Writers (2016)
“14 Digital Mistakes and How to Avoid Them” – CIO.com, January 28, 2016
“5 Ways Your Social Media Accounts Hurt Your Career” (GoBankingRates.com, Nov. 10, 2015)
“Run With It: Organizing a Writing Conference 101” (The Writer, March 2015)
“Lee Gutkind, ‘Godfather’ of Creative Nonfiction, Coming for Conference” – (LNP Bookends, March 2015)
Bookends column mention (LNP, March 2015)
Bookends column mention (LNP, Nov. 9, 2014)
“Lamps to Laptops: A Century of College Students’ Checklists” (LNP, Aug. 17, 2014)
“It’s Soon Back to School for Area Colleges” (LNP, Aug. 16, 2014)
Brevity is the soul of PechaKucha: Presentation series plays to short attention spans – LNP, June 2014
“E-town’s Dean Catches Phillies Grand Slam Ball, Has Social Media Grand Slam” (LNP, May 7, 2014)
“Here’s What Colleges Look for in Commencement Speakers” (LNP, March 24, 2014)
Book: The Write Crowd by Lori A. May (Bloomsbury)
Book: Engaging Students through Social Media by Reynol Junker (Jossey-Bass)
“Midstate Colleges Miss Princeton Reviews Top 10…” (PennLive.com, Jan. 28, 2014)
“Online Magazine, Library Highlight Life Writing” (LNP, Nov. 17, 2013)
“Social Media Parodies Popular Among St. Thomas Students” – University of St. Thomas Newsroom (April 9, 2013)
Bookends column mention (social media book) – (LNP, March 9, 2013)
“Managing Content, Managing Change” – Currents (CASE), March 2013
Book: “Social Works: How #HigherEd Uses #Social Media to Raise Money, Build Awareness, Recruit Students, and Get Results.”
Cram Session column: “Elizabethtown College Uses Social Media to Spread College Acceptance Excitement” (York Daily Record, Nov. 29, 2012)
Bookends mention (LNP, April 23, 2011)
Search No More: PA Companies Lead Online Marketing Revolution, Keystone Edge; June 10, 2010
Living Social: Real Estate Agents Tap Networking Sites, Central Penn Business Journal; February 2010
More Employers Using Social Media, The Times Leader, February 2010
Social Media & Cyber Monday, WBRE-TV consumer reporter segment, November 2009
Hacker Shuts Twitter, news story, The Times Leader, May 2009
Billboard’s Country Airplay Monitor, Promoganda column, featured promotion director ‘honor roll’, various issues 1999-2001 (one archived example here)
“Froggy 101 Sets Charity Auction” – Times Leader, Feb. 7, 1999
“Wilkes Plans New Cable TV Channel” – Times Leader, Jan. 7, 1998

“How to Pry Yourself Out of Bed on Cold, Dreary Winter Mornings” (LNP, Feb. 24, 2014)
The Wall Street Journal – “Self-Help for Skeptics: Train Your Brain to Be Happier…” – August 2012
Happenings Magazine, October 2009 – cover story on ‘brain drain’
NEPA Independent, 2007 – Hands on Training
NEPA Independent, 2006 – Off the Record: A Guide to Wilkes University
“On the First Day of Christmas” – The Times Leader, Dec. 23, 1998 – Van Rose’s holiday gifts to local media personalities

Elizabethtown College’s The Etownian
Wilkes University’s Beacon, various
Wilkes University’s The Medium, Fall 2009
Wilkes University’s The Medium, Winter 2010