Do you enjoy thoughtful conversation about words and how we use them? Do you value intelligent shows that also happen to entertain you?

Join the supporters of A Way with Words, and you’ll reap the benefits each time you tune in.

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A Way with Words is not owned or funded by National Public Radio, PBS, or any other broadcaster. Our show is produced and distributed by Wayword, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation. Its independence is made possible only through the support of its community of listeners and likeminded organizations.

Your tax-deductible contributions in any amount help keep the show going strong. Ten dollars, $25, $50, $100 — they all add up and they all make a big difference.

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THE A WAY WITH WORDS PRODUCERS CIRCLE

A Way with Words Producers Circle members help sustain the show and enjoy special benefits at four different levels, including unique experiences and thank-you gifts, such as a visit to the recording studio watch our show being recorded. Our new “Sponsor a Show” level of $2500 means you’ll not only visit the studio during a recording, but you’ll have the pleasure of hearing the hosts read your name (or that of your friend or loved one on the air) as a supporter of A Way with Words. And it’ll be there on iTunes and on our website in perpetuity.

And how about a new A Way with Words iPod Shuffle? This handsome personal music player comes loaded with a personalized recording from Martha and Grant thanking you, plus our top-10 Favorite Episodes of A Way with Words.

Your shuffle will be tastefully engraved with the language-related quotation of your choice, such as:

• “A word after a word after a word is power” — Margaret Atwood
• “Mend your speech a little” — William Shakespeare
• “Super-duper!” — Grant Barrett

Friend of the Show Level — $120

Pays for part of the cost of a production assistant, or part of the cost of printing publicity materials.

Thank-you gift:

• An autographed copy of Martha’s book, Dog Days and Dandelions: A Lively Guide to the Animal Meanings Behind Everyday Words

Book-Lover’s Level — $500

Pays for studio rental for one episode.

Thank-you gifts:

• An autographed copy of Martha’s book, Dog Days and Dandelions: A Lively Guide to the Animal Meanings Behind Everyday Words, and

• An autographed copy of John Chaneski’s book Super Party Games: Fun & Original Ideas for 10 or More

  Studio Fan Level — $1200

  Pays for half a year’s hosting fees for podcasts, the website, and email newsletter.

  Thank-you gifts:

• An autographed copy of Martha’s book, Dog Days and Dandelions: A Lively Guide to the Animal Meanings Behind Everyday Words, or John Chaneski’s book Super Party Games and
• A new A Way with Words iPod Shuffle

  Sponsor-a-Show Level — $2500

  Pays for all production costs for one full episode.

  Thank-you gifts:

  • Your name read on the air in the closing credits of that episode, and

  • A visit to the recording studio to watch a taping of A Way with Words and lunch afterward with the hosts, and
  • A new A Way with Words iPod Shuffle, and
  • An autographed copy of Martha’s book Dog Days and Dandelions and John Chaneski’s Super Party Games

  Wordsmith Level— $5000

  Pays for production costs of two episodes, or a half-year’s costs of distribution via the NPR satellite system.

  Thank-you gifts:

  • A personal appearance by one of the hosts at your dinner party, school, or company event, and

  • Your name read on the air by the hosts in the closing credits of each sponsored episode, and
  • Visit to the recording studio to watch a taping of A Way with Words and lunch afterward with the hosts, and
  • An autographed copy of Martha’s book Dog Days and Dandelions and John Chaneski’s Super Party Games

  We also welcome your contribution of any size at the address below. Make it payable to “Wayword, Inc.” and please indicate whether we can mention you as a contributor on this web site.

  Wayword, Inc.
  c/o Grant Barrett
  4421 Campus Avenue
  San Diego CA 92116

  Donations are fully tax-deductible.

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  A Way with Words is produced by Wayword, Inc., a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Our federal tax identification number is 27-0277377.