Young Eager Writers Podcast

Our lovely YEW Podcast Video Editor, Melina Kenyon, joins Michael and Desirée for an exciting and entertaining conversation about Fanfiction! REFERENCES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sAT431Y-QQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbGLXPGaZGY MORE ABOUT YOUNG EAGER WRITERS Website: https://www.youngeagerwriters.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngeagerwriters/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/yewassociation TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youngeagerwriters FOLLOW DESIRÉE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desibpoetry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/desibpoetry Website: https://www.desireebrown.com/ FOLLOW MICHAEL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mevansinked/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mevansinked Website: https://mevansinked.com/ CREDITS Hosts: Desirée Brown & Michael Evans Video Editor: Mel Kenyon Graphic Designer: Renata Perez

On this episode of the Young Eager Writers Podcast, Desirée and Michael read about what their zodiac signs say about them as writers. MORE ABOUT YOUNG EAGER WRITERS Website: https://www.youngeagerwriters.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngeagerwriters/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/yewassociation TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youngeagerwriters FOLLOW DESIRÉE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desibpoetry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/desibpoetry Website: https://www.desireebrown.com/ FOLLOW MICHAEL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mevansinked/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mevansinked Website: https://mevansinked.com/ CREDITS Hosts: Desirée Brown & Michael Evans Video Editor: Mel Kenyon Graphic Designer: Renata Perez Copywriter: Jessica Willis Outreach Coordinator: Hangila Ceesay

Listen as our hosts Desirée and Michael give their feedback on some different writing advice and tips! REFERENCES Grammarly Blog: 30 Writing Tips to Help You Get Started https://www.grammarly.com/blog/writing-tips/ MORE ABOUT YOUNG EAGER WRITERS Website: https://www.youngeagerwriters.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngeagerwriters/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/yewassociation TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youngeagerwriters FOLLOW DESIRÉE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desibpoetry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/desibpoetry Website: https://www.desireebrown.com/ FOLLOW MICHAEL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mevansinked/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mevansinked Website: https://mevansinked.com/ CREDITS Hosts: Desirée Brown & Michael Evans Video Editor: Mel Kenyon Graphic Designer: Renata Perez Copywriter: Jessica Willis Outreach Coordinator: Hangila Ceesay

See how our YEW team steps into the shoes of their favorite authors on this week's podcast episode! Sit down with Michael and Desirée as they discuss their habits as readers while also being writers, featuring special guest Aditi Karanam, YEW's very own Blog Director and Assistant Book Club Lead. REFERENCES “Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982” by Cho Nam-ju “On the Origin of Stories” by Brian Boyd “Proxy” -- A (Star Said) Dystopian Novel “The Wolf Den” by Elodie Harper MORE ABOUT YOUNG EAGER WRITERS Website: https://www.youngeagerwriters.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngeagerwriters Twitter: https://twitter.com/yewassociation TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youngeagerwriters FOLLOW DESIRÉE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desibpoetry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/desibpoetry Website: https://www.desireebrown.com/ FOLLOW MICHAEL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mevansinked/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mevansinked Website: https://mevansinked.com/ CREDITS Hosts: Desirée Brown & Michael Evans Video Editor: Mel Kenyon Graphic Designer: Renata Perez Copywriter: Jessica Willis Outreach Coordinator: Hangila Ceesay

Welcome back! Dive deep with YEW this week as Desirée and Michael explore the familiar ways socioeconomics tie into reading, as well as how these tropes are beginning to evolve in the writing community. MORE ABOUT YOUNG EAGER WRITERS Website: https://www.youngeagerwriters.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngeagerwriters/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/yewassociation TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youngeagerwriters FOLLOW DESIRÉE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desibpoetry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/desibpoetry Website: https://www.desireebrown.com/ FOLLOW MICHAEL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mevansinked/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mevansinked Website: https://mevansinked.com/ CREDITS Hosts: Desirée Brown & Michael Evans Video Editor: Mel Kenyon Graphic Designer: Renata Perez Copywriter: Jessica Willis Outreach Coordinator: Hangila Ceesay

See how Michael and Desiree explore the connection between being a writer and caring for your mental health in this week's episode. Watch as they share personal accounts of honoring their dreams, share experiences with using writing to cope with life changes, and talk about the different ways that a writer career can look. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9-7ahd0ADKg MORE ABOUT YOUNG EAGER WRITERS Website: https://www.youngeagerwriters.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngeagerwriters/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/yewassociation TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youngeagerwriters FOLLOW DESIRÉE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desibpoetry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/desibpoetry Website: https://www.desireebrown.com/ FOLLOW MICHAEL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mevansinked/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mevansinked Website: https://mevansinked.com/ CREDITS Hosts: Desirée Brown & Michael Evans Video Editor: Mel Kenyon Graphic Designer: Renata Perez Copywriter: Jessica Willis Outreach Coordinator: Hangila Ceesay

This week's episode of the YEW Podcast features author and educator, Jacqui Castle. Tune in as Michael and Desirée join Jacqui as she shares her origin story, early experiences with journalism, and getting inside your character's head. FOLLOW JACQUI CASTLE Website: https://www.jacquicastlewrites.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacquicastlewrites/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JCastleWrites Read "The Seclusion": https://bookshop.org/books/the-seclusion/9781947848511 Read "The Chasm": https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781950301331 MORE ABOUT YOUNG EAGER WRITERS Website: https://www.youngeagerwriters.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngeagerwriters Twitter: https://twitter.com/yewassociation TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youngeagerwriters FOLLOW DESIRÉE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desibpoetry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/desibpoetry Website: https://www.desireebrown.com/ FOLLOW MICHAEL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mevansinked/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mevansinked Website: https://mevansinked.com/ CREDITS Hosts: Desirée Brown & Michael Evans Video Editor: Mel Kenyon Graphic Designer: Renata Perez Copywriter: Jessica Willis Outreach Coordinator: Hangila Ceesay

We're back! Join Desiree and Michael on this week's episode, as they share tips and stories on writing characters inspired by people you may meet or know. MORE ABOUT YOUNG EAGER WRITERS Website: https://www.youngeagerwriters.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngeagerwriters Twitter: https://twitter.com/yewassociation TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youngeagerwriters FOLLOW DESIRÉE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desibpoetry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/desibpoetry Website: https://www.desireebrown.com/ FOLLOW MICHAEL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mevansinked/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mevansinked Website: https://mevansinked.com/ CREDITS Hosts: Desirée Brown & Michael Evans Video Editor: Mel Kenyon Graphic Designer: Renata Perez Copywriter: Jessica Willis Outreach Coordinator: Hangila Ceesay

We're back! Desirée Brown and Michael Evans join forces once again to host the reboot of the Young Eager Writers Podcast. MORE ABOUT YOUNG EAGER WRITERS Website: https://www.youngeagerwriters.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngeagerwriters Twitter: https://twitter.com/yewassociation TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youngeagerwriters FOLLOW DESIRÉE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desibpoetry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/desibpoetry Website: https://www.desireebrown.com/ FOLLOW MICHAEL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mevansinked/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mevansinked Website: https://mevansinked.com/ CREDITS Hosts: Desirée Brown & Michael Evans Video Editor: Mel Kenyon Graphic Designer: Renata Perez Copywriter: Jessica Willis Outreach Coordinator: Hangila Ceesay

In this episode, Brian McBride, author of Love and the Sea and Everything in Between, gives his advice for using Instagram to create a strong writing community and talks about publishing three books in one year. Learn more about Brian at brianmcbrideauthor.com or discover more episodes at youngeagerwriters.org

In this episode, Shannon Burke, co-creator and writer of the hit Netflix series Outer Banks, talks about how he got his start in writing, publishing novels with Random House, writing for Netflix, and shares some exclusive insights on the writing process for Season 2. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bzba8LQS0Gs&feature=youtu.be Check out Shannon's website here: http://www.shannonburkewebsite.com/ Shannon's upcoming Release The Brother Years: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/611485/the-brother-years-by-shannon-burke/ Trailer for Outer Banks on Netflix: https://youtu.be/GC68w9tvv6I Discover more YEW: https://www.youngeagerwriters.org

In this first episode of Season two, Michael Evans speaks with Brittney Kristina about maintaining mental and physical wellness for writers (especially during trying times) as well as her insights about publishing two books as a teenager. Below you can find the links to her blog, social media, as well as links to purchase her books Fifty Days and Forsaken: Brittney's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittney.kristina/ Link to purchase Forsaken: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/153704360 Link to purchase Fifty Days: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1090882904/ Brittney’s Blog: https://www.mindfullybrittney.com/ (you can sign-up here for her newsletter as well) Find Brittney Kristina on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14420797.Brittney_Kristina

On this episode, Adel Mansour joins Michael to talk about social media, the criticism he dealt with, and maintaining a successful mindset as an author. To hear Adel discuss writing thrillers and what makes a great query letter, listen to the full version of this episode at www.youngeagerwriters.org/podcasts Get in touch with Adel! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adeltheauthor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdeltheAuthor Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/AdeltheAuthor Adel's short story, "It Lives in the Dark": https://books.apple.com/us/book/it-lives-in-the-dark/id1440443928 Website: https://www.adeltheauthor.com/ Michael Evans on Instagram: @mevansinked YEW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngeagerwriters/ YEW Twitter: https://twitter.com/YEWassociation YEW Website: https://www.youngeagerwriters.org Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FFQTXnTRSt2W5yii465oK?si=zYY1i_5WROmuBTR-J49RkA

In this episode, Adrianna Brown speaks to her sister Desiree about storytelling in her choreography, receiving a master's degree in philosophy before age 20, and her advice on developing narratives on topics one hasn't experienced themselves. Find more episodes at www.youngeagerwriters.org/podcasts Get in touch with Adrianna! Learn about Adrianna's upcoming showcase, "Ungeographic": https://www.adriannaeve.com/ungeographic Adrianna Eve Company: https://www.adriannaeve.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adriannaevecompany/ YEW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngeagerwriters/ YEW Twitter: https://twitter.com/YEWassociation YEW Website: https://www.youngeagerwriters.org

On this episode, Will Walker talks to Desiree about his journey from dropping out of high school to his acceptance at University of Central Florida's graduate school. Will shares his process for applying to Master of Fine Arts programs, the components of the application, and his advice to students applying to college (undergraduate and graduate). Find more episodes at www.youngeagerwriters.org/podcasts Get in touch with Will! Coming soon... YEW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngeagerwriters/ YEW Twitter: https://twitter.com/YEWassociation YEW Website: https://www.youngeagerwriters.org

On this bonus episode, Susanna Parkhill reads some of her fresh, new poetry. Find more episodes at www.youngeagerwriters.org/podcasts Get in touch with Susanna! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_susannasun/ Read Susanna's article with the chic us here: https://www.thechic.us/how-to-follow-your-passion-and-dreams/ YEW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngeagerwriters/ YEW Twitter: https://twitter.com/YEWassociation YEW Website: https://www.youngeagerwriters.org

On this episode, Susanna Parkhill talks to Desiree about her experience in the UNC-Charlotte English Honors Program, writing personal essay, her relationship with poetry and painting, and ways for introverts to find real-life inspiration. Find more episodes at www.youngeagerwriters.org/podcasts Get in touch with Susanna! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_susannasun/ Read Susanna's article with the chic us here: https://www.thechic.us/how-to-follow-your-passion-and-dreams/ YEW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngeagerwriters/ YEW Twitter: https://twitter.com/YEWassociation YEW Website: https://www.youngeagerwriters.org

On this episode, Mel Torrefranca tells Michael about her former website blog, The Young Author's Journal, and how she contributed to her own writing community. To hear Melissa discuss her upcoming novel, listen to the full version of this episode at www.youngeagerwriters.org/podcasts Get in touch with Mel! Instagram: @meltorrefranca Website: https://meltorrefranca.com YouTube: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/meltorrefranca&source=gmail&ust=1573173999457000&usg=AFQjCNEvefJvV2Y00rt9EIrJp4BiEmMGFA Michael Evans on Instagram: @mevansinked YEW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngeagerwriters/ YEW Twitter: https://twitter.com/YEWassociation YEW Website: https://www.youngeagerwriters.org Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FFQTXnTRSt2W5yii465oK?si=zYY1i_5WROmuBTR-J49RkA

On this episode, Daniel Seamon speaks to Desiree about successful tactics to researching like a writer, writing his three novels during NaNoWriMo, and drawing inspiration from historical events. Find more episodes at www.youngeagerwriters.org/podcasts Desiree Brown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desibpoetry/ YEW Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngeagerwriters/ YEW Twitter: https://twitter.com/YEWassociation YEW Website: https://www.youngeagerwriters.org

On this episode, Chris Williams tells Desiree about selling his work at comic conventions, managing multiple projects, and his inspiration from Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Find more episodes at www.youngeagerwriters.org/podcasts Chris Williams on Instagram: www.instagram.com/etchnman/ Desiree Brown on Instagram: www.instagram.com/desibpoetry/ YEW Instagram: www.instagram.com/youngeagerwriters/ YEW Twitter: www.twitter.com/YEWassociation YEW Website: www.youngeagerwriters.org

On this episode, Josie Miller joins Michael via web chat to talk about Wattpad, authenticity, her plan to success, and her advice to "just do it!" To hear about Josie's podcast, "Write Night," and what Josie learned from writing her first novel, find the full version of this episode at www.youngeagerwriters.org/podcasts Get in touch with Josie: https://linktr.ee/thejosiemiller Instagram: @thejosiemiller Listen to the "Write Night" podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OAHGSoRun0UimpjF9PAT1?si=G7PG8AwPTE6-WpqTanwNhA

On this episode, Jarrett Moseley speaks to Desiree about submitting poetry for publication, his love for James Tate, and the importance of writing for yourself. Find more episodes at www.youngeagerwriters.org/podcasts Get in touch with Jarrett! Email: jarrettmoseleywriting@gmail.com Read Jarrett's work here at https://homologylit.com/2019/08/01/jarrett-moseley/

On this episode, Millie Florence speaks to Michael about publishing two novels by age fifteen, NaNoWriMo, and how she learned to develop writing instincts. To hear Millie talk about being homeschooled and fun marketing tactics, find the full version of this episode at www.youngeagerwriters.org/podcasts Get in touch with Millie! Instagram: @millieflorenceauthor Website: http://www.millieflorence.com/ Contact Millie for events, speaking gigs, book signings, lectures, and more: http://www.millieflorence.com/event-suggestions/ Buy "Honey Butter" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074N9HXVW Buy "Lydia Green of Mulberry Glen" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lydia-Green-Mulberry-Millie-Florence-ebook/dp/B07PDTW6QG

On this episode, Aly Jordan talks to Desiree about writing groups, Rainbow Rowell, and overcoming the pressure of writing. Find more episodes at www.youngeagerwriters.org

On this episode, Michael Evans speaks to Desiree about writing three novels, the process of self-publishing, and finding and managing time to write as a high school student. Wanna hear Michael discuss transitioning out of high school and into the world of writing? Find the full version at www.youngeagerwriters.org/podcasts Get in touch with Michael: mevansinked@gmail.com Instagram: @mevansinked Website: https://mevansinked.com

On this episode, Desiree talks to Michael about publishing her first poetry collection, attending craft talks at New York University's MFA program in Paris, and tips for reading like a writer. To see Skye the Goldendoodle's guest appearance on this episode, visit https://youtu.be/cFHv7plkYl8. To hear Desiree discuss her favorite elements of John Hughes' The Breakfast Club and the YEW Conference, find the full version at www.youngeagerwriters.org/podcasts Get in touch with Desiree: desibpoetry@gmail.com Instagram: @desibpoetry Website: https://www.desireebrown.com

Welcome to the Young Eager Writers Podcast! In this introduction, Desiree Brown (executive director), Aly Jordan (marketing manager), and Michael Evans (YEW coordinator) discuss how they came together and each became a part of the Young Eager Writers Association. Join us every Wednesday for interviews with some of the amazing young writers blazing their own paths and sharing some insight along the way. To find out more, visit youngeagerwriters.org