Podcast appearances and mentions of Thomas C Foster

College professor and author Thomas C. Foster joins the show to give a masterclass on the five steps needed to structure an awesome article. Foster's latest book is How to Write Like a Writer, part of a series of smart and useful guides he has written on understanding the fine arts of writing, reading, and researching. From the lead to the kicker, these are the key elements to making any story soar. 

Michael Fynan chats with return guest Thomas C. Foster about his latest book, HOW TO WRITE LIKE A WRITER. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780063139411/how-to-write-like-a-writer.

Prompted by a listener question, we share the tips we wish we'd known when we started writing our first book. If you're a new writer, then this episode is for you! Our top 8 tips: Finish the book Don't expect to find your voice right away - and that's okay Try to enjoy the process - writer what you like It's okay if it's hard Think about point of view and tense - but it's okay to mess up There's no one right way to write a book Be consistent with your routine (but it's okay to take a break) Just keep writing WORKS/VIDEOS MENTIONED: How to Read Novels Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster: https://www.amazon.com/How-Read-Novels-Like-Professor-ebook/dp/B0015DWNR4 How to write your first book (on Jed's YouTube channel): https://youtu.be/amEfcgyUamw If you're interested in having Jed Herne edit your book, he'd love to work with you. Apply for book editing here: https://www.jedherne.com/editing Visit our website to send us a question (and see bonus content): https://wizardswarriorswords.com/ Email us: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com FOR MORE ABOUT OUR HOSTS & OUR BOOKS: Jed Herne: http://jedherne.com/ Dyrk Ashton: http://paternusbooks.com/ Michael R. Fletcher: http://michaelrfletcher.com/ Rob J. Hayes: http://robjhayes.co.uk/ This episode was produced and edited by Adrian M. Gibson: https://amgibson.com/ Thanks to all of our patrons for funding the show, and an extra-special shoutout to our Legendary Wizard patrons, Taylon and Daniel! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wizardswarriorswords/support

This episode covers all kinds of topics, where do I even begin? My guest is the funny and insightful Leslie Gray Streeter, whose memoir BLACK WIDOW captures the messiness of grief in a perspective often ignored. We chat about the enduringness of Joan Didion, how grief is non-linear, and so much more. Our conversation then switches to poetry. I share my thoughts on the intimidating medium and how I've learned to approach it (thanks in part, but not completely, to Thomas C. Foster's HOW TO READ POETRY LIKE A PROFESSOR). Lucille Clifton's book THE BOOK OF LIGHT is a revelation, and we take our time and pick apart specific poems, their context, their language, and every nuance we can wrap our heads around. I could've talked to Leslie for hours! Check out Leslie's book here: https://bookshop.org/books/black-widow-a-sad-funny-journey-through-grief-for-people-who-normally-avoid-books-with-words-like-journey-in-the-title-9780316490733/9780316490719 Follow the podcast on instagram and twitter @yfbpodcast To read/listen to my short story: https://www.khoreomag.com/

Misinformation and disinformation fill the news, our social feeds, and our minds in a time when the truth is more important than ever. How do we as readers and writers separate facts from fiction? Thomas C. Foster has some answers. He is the author of How To Read Nonfiction Like a Professor and professor emeritus of English at the University of Michigan, Flint. In this episode of Write About Now, we talk about the election, the pandemic, and other hot-button topics and cover essential strategies for becoming better readers, thinkers, and consumers of media. 

Thomas C. Foster returns to the podcast to talk with Michael Fynan about HOW TO READ NONFICTION LIKE A PROFESSOR. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062895813/how-to-read-nonfiction-like-a-professor.

This week Alice and Kim talk about beauty pageants, Girl Scouts, '90s nostalgia through essays, and books for Mental Health Month. This episode is sponsored by TBR, Book Riot's subscription service offering Tailored Book Recommendations for readers of all stripes, Write the World, publishers on Writers of Earth, and Libro FM. Subscribe to For Real using RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. For more nonfiction recommendations, sign up for our True Story newsletter, edited by Alice Burton. New Books Troop 6000 by Nikita Stewart Miss World 1970 by Jennifer Hosten In Praise of Walking by Shane O’Mara Weird But Normal by Mia Mercado How to Read Nonfiction Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster Mental Health Month Happier at Home by Gretchen Rubin Burnout by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski Brave, Not Perfect by Reshma Saujani The Power of Meaning by Emily Esfahani Smith Reading Now We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry Save Me the Plums by Ruth Reichl The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

In this episode, we discuss 17th-century Chinese play, The Peach Blossom Fan by Kong Shangren. We consider the parallels between the play and HBO's Watchmen in terms of theatricality. Additionally we compare the symbolism of the the Peach Blossom Fan itself with the Heart of the Ocean from Titanic We utilize the Norton Anthology of World Literature, 3rd Edition, volume D. Additional references include: How To Read Literature Like a Professor, by Thomas C. Foster Music: Fugue in C# Major, from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1": J.S. Bach Music Synthesizer and Programming: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois

In this episode, we discuss Ama Ata Aidoo's short story "Two Sisters". We consider this text through the lens of postcolonialisms and intersectional feminisms, especially as it relates to the film Black Panther. Additionally we discuss how sisters have historically been represented in literature and film, including the roles they play, how they contrast with one another, and how these factors create a more complete story. We utilize the Norton Anthology of World Literature, 3rd Edition, volume F. Additional references include: “What does intersectional feminism actually mean?” by the International Women's Development Center "African Post-Colonial Development" at TEDxGallatin 2013 by Fatoumata Waggeh Among Women, by Louise Bernikow Devoted Sisters: Representations of the Sister Relationship in Nineteenth-century British and American Literature, by Sarah Annes Brown How To Read Literature Like a Professor, by Thomas C. Foster Music: Fugue in C# Major, from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1": J.S. Bach Music Synthesizer and Programming: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois

In this episode, we discuss Voltaire's Candide. We consider this text in connection with The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis and The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. We utilize the Norton Anthology of World Literature, 3rd Edition, volume B. Additional references include: The Republic by Plato How to Read Literature Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell Music: Fugue in C# Major, from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1": J.S. Bach Music Synthesizer and Programming: Shawn P. Russell Sound Consultant and Mixing: Shawn P. Russell Recording and Editing: Rebecca L. Salois

Today's society darn near demands we have solid opinions that can withstand debate, scrutiny, and investigation. Listen in to learn some wisdom smacks that will shortcut your learning curve to becoming a person with admirable opinions. Books mentioned: Benjamin Franklin: An American Life by Walter Isaacson: https://amzn.to/2pUdPH3 How to Read Literature Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster: https://amzn.to/2Zt1N3F Don't forget to use our Amazon link to support the podcast by using our Amazon Shopping link! http://MichelleSpiva.com/Amz To send a message to the show: https://anchor.fm/michelle-spiva/message For Interviews, sponsorship, or coaching/consulting, please send inquires to: MichelleSpiva at gmail dot com (no solicitation-spam; *You do not have permission to add this email to any email list or autoresponder without knowledge or consent) _____________________________ Further support this podcast, please do so by using any of these methods: All your Amazon shopping: http://michellespiva.com/Amz Venmo: @MichelleSpiva1 CashApp: $MichelleSpiva PayPal: http://bit.ly/Donate2Michelle Patreon: https://Patreon.com/MichelleSpiva Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, rate, and review. Follow Michelle here: Facebook: facebook.com/FollowMichelleSpiva Twitter: @mspiva IG: @MichelleSpiva Find out more about Michelle's alter-ego fiction writer side: Amazon Author Page: http://amzn.to/2lIP6Om Facebook: facebook.com/MychalDanielsAuthor Twitter: @mychaldaniels IG: @MychalDaniels Website: MychalDaniels.com/connect --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle-spiva/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-spiva/support

Have you ever had a nuisance project you couldn't tackle? Or, maybe you needed to deal with some unfinished business that festered until it become unsurmountable. Listen to today podcast, #100 y'all, as Michelle discusses her journey to getting past these obstacles. Books mentioned: How to Read Literature Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster: https://amzn.to/2Zt1N3F http://michellespiva.com/Amz-ThomasCFoster-ReadLiterature How to Read a Book by Mortimer J. Adler: https://amzn.to/33lyzXh http://michellespiva.com/Amz-MortimerAdler-HowToReadABook Why Won't You Apologize by Harriet Lerner: https://amzn.to/2ZqxXNO http://michellespiva.com/Amz-HarrietLerner-WhyWontYouApologize Don't forget to use our Amazon link to support the podcast by using our Amazon Shopping link! http://MichelleSpiva.com/Amz To send a message to the show: https://anchor.fm/michelle-spiva/message For Interviews, sponsorship, or coaching/consulting, please send inquires to: MichelleSpiva at gmail dot com (no solicitation-spam; *You do not have permission to add this email to any email list or autoresponder without knowledge or consent) _____________________________ Further support this podcast, please do so by using any of these methods: All your Amazon shopping: http://michellespiva.com/Amz Venmo: @MichelleSpiva1 CashApp: $MichelleSpiva PayPal: http://bit.ly/Donate2Michelle Patreon: https://Patreon.com/MichelleSpiva Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, rate, and review. Follow Michelle here: Facebook: facebook.com/FollowMichelleSpiva Twitter: @mspiva IG: @MichelleSpiva Find out more about Michelle's alter-ego fiction writer side: Amazon Author Page: http://amzn.to/2lIP6Om Facebook: facebook.com/MychalDanielsAuthor Twitter: @mychaldaniels IG: @MychalDaniels Website: MychalDaniels.com/connect --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle-spiva/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-spiva/support

Listen to today's podcast as Michelle breaks down the process to making things, concepts, and your communication skills Simple. Books Mentioned: How to Read Literature Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster: http://michellespiva.com/Amz-ThomasCFoster-ReadLiterature Metaphorically Selling by Anne Miller: http://michellespiva.com/Amz-AnneMiller-MetaphoricallySelling Curious: The Desire to Know and Why Your Future Depends on It by Ian Leslie: http://michellespiva.com/Amz-IanLeslie-Curious Don't forget to use our Amazon link to support the podcast! http://MichelleSpiva.com/Amz For Interviews, sponsorship, or coaching/consulting inquires: MichelleSpiva at gmail dot com (no solicitation-spam; You do not have permission to add this email to any email list or autoresponder without my knowledge or consent) _____________________________ Further support this podcast, please do so by using any of these methods: All your Amazon shopping: http://michellespiva.com/Amz Venmo: @MichelleSpiva1 CashApp: $MichelleSpiva PayPal: http://bit.ly/Donate2Michelle Patreon: https://Patreon.com/MichelleSpiva Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, rate, and review. Follow Michelle here: Facebook: facebook.com/FollowMichelleSpiva Twitter: @mspiva IG: @MichelleSpiva --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle-spiva/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle-spiva/support

It’s time for another What Are We Reading? episode of BiblioFiles. And instead of asking one person to sit in the hot seat, the entire CenterForLit crew decided to share the strange array of books sitting on their nightstands. It appears that many of us are interested in the relationship between digital and print at the moment; Adam has discovered his “twin” in the publishing world, and Shakespeare’s bloodiest play lends itself to many bad puns. Referenced Works:– The Four Loves by C.S. Lewis– Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman– Reader, Come Home by Maryanne Wolf– Disruptive Witness by Alan Noble– How to Read Literature Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster– Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare– The Worm Ouroboros by Eric Rücker EddisonWe love hearing your questions and comments! You can contact us by emailing adam@centerforlit.com, or you can visit our website www.centerforlit.com to find even more ways to participate in the conversation.

Hi friends! In this episode, some sources were discussed:Mononoke:http://www.japanecho.com/sum/2006/330516.html/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mononoke“The Ashgate Encyclopedia of Literary and Cinematic Monsters” edited by Jeffrey Andrew WeinstockThe Chinese zodiac and ornaments:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_zodiachttps://zoomingjapan.com/items/japanese-zodiac-figures/Also briefly mentioned: “How to Read Literature Like a Professor” by Thomas C. Foster

Michael Fynan calls Thomas C. Foster, author of HOW TO READ POETRY LIKE A PROFESSOR. Learn more: https://www.harperacademic.com/book/9780062113788/how-to-read-poetry-like-a-professor.