31m ·
Published
26 Oct 01:00
Joseph Scapellato, author, on placing a novel in Chicago, following a work's intentions, making a sentence do more than one thing, emotional grounding and escalation, finding humor outside dialogue, and having your mom fill in the blanks. You can find Joe online at https://www.josephscapellato.com/ and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Joe_Scapellato Stories Matter Foundation https://www.storystudiochicago.org/ Chicago Writers Podcast can be found at https://chicagowriterspodcast.libsyn.com/ and at https://twitter.com/ChiWriPodcast
31m ·
Published
28 Sep 01:37
In this episode, Melissa Febos talks about creative non-fiction, learning to love memoir, following curiosity, the most common fear among non-fiction writers, listening to your own standards as a reader, protecting yourself when publishing, letting your art take its own time, and to learning trust your psyche. Check out Melissa Febos at https://www.melissafebos.com/ and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/melissafebos Find us at https://chicagowriterspodcast.libsyn.com/ and Stories Matter Foundation at https://www.storystudiochicago.org/
32m ·
Published
30 Aug 22:58
In this episode, Ines Bellina, author and storyteller, discusses all things networking, including how to be a human being, where to start, being a good literary citizen, conferences, and not being weird on social media. Check out Ines' newsletter at https://crankyguide.substack.com/ and find her on Twitter @ibwrites Find us at https://chicagowriterspodcast.libsyn.com/ https://www.storystudiochicago.org/
28m ·
Published
26 Jul 06:00
Sheree L. Greer, author, discusses writing mom an apology poem, MFA programs, becoming a writer, Chicago winters, building a community, the personal essay, journaling, going outside your comfort zone, writing for art instead of function, and starting out with submissions. You can find Sheree online at https://www.shereelgreer.com/ and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/shereelgreer Follow us at ChicagoWritersPodcast.com and at https://www.storystudiochicago.org/
39m ·
Published
28 Jun 06:00
Megan Stielstra, Author, discusses finding courage with oral storytelling, discovering a theme, inviting people to your practice, exercises for generating personal essay material, asking books specific questions, and disregarding MLA style. You can find Megan Stielstra online at https://www.meganstielstra.com/ and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/meganstielstra Follow us at ChicagoWritersPodcast.com and at https://www.storystudiochicago.org/
32m ·
Published
31 May 10:00
In this episode, Sahar Mustafah discusses her journey to becoming an author, being a pandemic debut, the querying process, writing at 4am, novel vs short story revisions, advice for authors leading workshops for the first time, working on mutliple projects, andtaking risks like a teenager. saharmustafah.com Story Studio Summer Youth Programs at https://www.storystudiochicago.org/youth-creative-writing-summer-camps/ ChicagoWritersPodcast.com Twitter @ChiWriPodcast
36m ·
Published
26 Apr 07:00
In this episode, Jill Pollack, founder of the Stories Matter Foundation, talks about the creation of StoryStudio Chicago, how to build your own writing community, balancing business and creativity, teaching writing, and keeping your own counsel. Jill Pollack can be found online at https://instorymode.com/ https://www.storystudiochicago.org/ and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/jill_pollack Find the Chicago Writers Podcast online at chicagowriterspodcast.com and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/chiwripodcast
40m ·
Published
29 Mar 06:00
In this episode of the Chicago Writers Podcast, Julie Halpern, author, and Matthew Cordell, author and illustrator, discuss meeting via zines, creating great picture books, writing a novel through letters, seeking inspiration from childhood, and winning a Caldecott. Find Julie Halpern and Matthew Cordell online at: https://www.juliehalpern.com/ https://www.matthewcordell.com/ Find the Chicago Writers Podcast on Twitter at @chiwripodcast and online at chicagowriterspodcast.com
31m ·
Published
22 Feb 01:29
In this episode of the Chicago Writers Podcast, author Dipika Mukherjee discusses research, dealing with controversial topics, universal stories, avoiding preachiness, starting with character, Southeast Asian literature, and writing on a dare.
Website: https://www.dipikamukherjee.com/
Twitter: @DearDipika
Find us at chicagowriterspodcast.com and on Twitter at @chiwripodcast
33m ·
Published
25 Jan 01:52
In this episode, author Jac Jemc discusses her path to publication, writing short stories, working in bookstores, picking a small press, taking risks with short form pieces, finding a schedule, and the importance of reading. Jac Jemc Websitehttp://www.jacjemc.com/ Twitter @jacjemc False Bingohttps://www.indiebound.org/book/9780374538354 Check out the Chicago Writers Podcast on Twitter at @chiwripodcast