Dave Pell has been writing about news, technology, and media since 1999. He writes NextDraft, a newsletter offering a quick and entertaining look at the day’s most fascinating news. His writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Boston Globe, Time, NPR, Wired, McSweeney’s, and elsewhere. He’s been news-obsessed since he was a child and is known to his readers as the Internet’s Managing Editor. He is a graduate of UC Berkeley and the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He sits on the board of 826 Valencia and is a longtime advisor to the Center for Investigative Reporting. He lives in Marin County with his wife, Gina, and their two kids, two cats, two beagles, and two broadband providers (in case one ever goes down).
Dave is the author of: Please Scream Inside Your Heart: Breaking News and Nervous Breakdowns in the year that wouldn’t end.
The NextDraft custom WordPress installation was masterfully coded by Andrew Norcross and the design of the blog and iOS app is from the supremely talented Bryan Bell. Chris Morris coded the iOS app, and the Brian Moco designed the logo. My author photo is by Jessica Paul.
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Here’s some of the buzz from those who read the blog, subscribe to the email, or have downloaded app for their iPhone or iPad…
I've always considered NextDraft a must-read newsletter.
Eric Eyre
Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist
Dave is one of the most compelling voices on the internet. I’m always fascinated by what he has to say and am eager to follow him wherever his mind goes next
Maria Konnikova
Best Selling Author
Dave is an expert at picking through the deluge and serving up the day's best stories from a huge variety of websites.
Sapna Maheshwari
New York Times
NextDraft is the only newsletter I read every day.
John Gruber
Daring Fireball
Think of Dave Pell as the Internet’s managing editor. The NYT meets SNL. Smart, funny, essential.
Phil Bronstein
Chair, Center for Investigative Reporting
Dave finds stuff I didn't see but should have. Add that to his drop-dead sexiness and you've got yourself an indispensable newsletter.
Steve Bodow
Fmr. Executive Producer, The Daily Show
Like all great curators, Pell continually provides answers to questions you weren’t even aware you were asking; even as he feeds your mind, he cultivates and expands your curiosity.
Andrew Corsello
GQ
Dave Pell's Next Draft is a must-read for me daily, as are many of his links. The man knows his Internet. And his puns.
Harry Shearer
Spinal Tap, The Simpsons, Le Show, Emmy Award Winner
NextDraft's curation is tight and thoughtful -- I always learn about something new.
Michael Calore
Wired
He's a first-rate emcee, he really makes me laugh, and I love his goggles.
Benjamin Dreyer
Copy Chief, Random House
The NextDraft newsletter is indispensable. Dave Pell cuts through the clutter with urgency, humor and smarts. I never miss it.
Don Van Natta Jr.
ESPN
If you like technology, ideas and culture, subscribe to the mind of Dave Pell.
Rainn Wilson
The Office
Dave’s writing, amidst the deluge of information out there, is a high priority for me. His wit and humor is a true gift. Reading Dave’s emails makes me better.
Cory Booker
N.J. Senator
When I read Dave Pell online, I always wish for more.
Jeff Jarvis
Director of the Tow-Knight Center for Entrepreneurial Journalism
Dave Pell somehow digests the indigestible and gives you all the tools you need to convince others you know what the hell is going on out there.
Damon Lindelof
Emmy-Winning Creator of Watchmen and Lost
A must-read. Dave scours the Internet and presents a smörgåsbord of stories that educate and entertain, and even elevate the discourse surrounding the major headlines of the day.
Ram Ramgopal
CNN Executive Editor