Episode 072: Word By Word with Kory Stamper

On Episode 72 of the Joy Sandwich podcast, Jessica and Non welcome back Kory Stamper to the show to discuss her new book, Word By Word! Kory shares the story of her new book, Word By Word, how it came to be, what the writing process was like, and why words matter. Word By Word, to our delight, is a book about language, and it's also partially about Kory's story with words and how she came to be a lexicographer and editor at Merriam-Webster.  We also discuss Merriam-Webster's stance against the spread of "alternative facts" on Twitter. Plus, fart goblins and secret words Kory's family uses! Oh, and did we mention we're giving away a free signed copy of Word By Word?! See below for details! Thank you to Kory for sharing her book with us! And thank you, dear listener, for tuning in. And as always, embrace your joy!    WORD BY WORD GIVEAWAY: We are giving away one free signed copy of Kory Stamper's new book, Word By Word! Contest opens March 13 and ends March 26! Click the Rafflecopter link below to get started! a Rafflecopter giveaway   WORD BY WORD IS AVAILABLE AT: IndieBound Penguin Random House Amazon       JOYFUL LINKS Kory Stamper online: KoryStamper.com Kory Stamper on Twitter: @KoryStamper Joy Sandwich online: JoySandwich.com Joy Sandwich on Twitter: @joysandwich Joy Sandwich on Facebook: Facebook.com/joysandwichpodcast   MISC JOYFUL BITS: Wordnik Merriam-Webster's Twitter Arrival Aliens Kellyanne Conyway on "Alternative Facts"   Subscribe and Leave Us a Joyful Rating and Review!