Podcasts about Writers Workshop

David Tavárez, originally from Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, completed a degree in anthropology and visual environmental studies. He had several ideas for his future career, wavering between being a scientist or a filmmaker. He secured a place at the Writers Workshop in Iowa and an internship at the American University in Cairo. He spent a year in Cairo after graduation and supplemented that summer by writing about the Baltics for the Let's Go Europe travel series. Studying Indigenous Culture and ChristianityDavid worked as a journalist for a couple of years then decided to pursue a PhD at the University of Chicago in 1994, focusing on indigenous history. His interest was drawn to two languages, Nahuatl and Zapotec, which have a rich store of texts dating back to the 1530s. David discovered documents related to the arrival of Christianity in Mexico. These documents included calendars, cosmological manuals, and ritual songs written in Zapotec alphabetic script. After graduating from the University of Chicago, he worked at Bard College in Latin American and Iberian studies. He then moved to Vassar, a selective institution with a vibrant student body. David currently lives in Rhinebeck, New York, where he is a full professor in the anthropology department at Vassar. His first book, The Invisible War, explores how indigenous people in central Mexico confronted the church in colonial Mexico and managed to work with their ancestral beliefs while also embracing Christianity. He has translated several books into Spanish and collaborated with other scholars on a book on the great indigenous historian of colonial Mexico, Chimalpahin. The Indigenous Languages of the AmericasDavid's most recent book, Rethinking Zapotec Time, compiles two decades of work. The book, which received awards from the Native American Indigenous Studies Association, the Latin American Studies Association, and the New England Council of Latin American Studies, is a labor of love, aiming to understand the world of the ritual specialist and the Christians they confronted, as well as how they managed to survive and share ancestral beliefs and knowledge with others. The indigenous languages of the Americas before the 20th century were the most voluminous in terms of producing works. By the early 17th century, there were over 100 works, mostly religious, printed, and manuscripts. By the end of the colonial period, there were 1000s of works, mostly mundane literature, such as petitions, wills, and testaments. This diversity is comparable to Greek and Roman literature, but there are gaps and can only be reconstructed from later translations. Mexican songs, such as the Cantares Mexicanos, feature difficult language and are lyrical, sometimes difficult to understand. The most famous song is the Song of the Women of Chalco, which features warriors from a defeated polity dressing up as women and taunting the Aztec emperor Axayacatl. There are many convergences between indigenous intellectuals from the 16th century to present. This work highlights the physical and intellectual growth of different indigenous communities through colonial times and post-colonial legacies. The Zapotec Time-space Continuum The Zapotec conception of time is an eternal, 260-day calendar with specific meanings. They believed in a time-space continuum, where every day had divinatory meaning and moved people to specific regions in the cosmos. They had a notion of the cosmos as having three main domains: sky, earth, and Underworld, with other domains beyond the underworld relating to ancestral time and its origins. Time was seen as a way to think about Earth and the cosmos, rooted in geography and cosmology. They believed that everyone was taken on an eternal journey through space and time, allowing communication with ancestors. While their notion of the time-space continuum may not date back to Einstein or quantum physics, they believed that time and space were interconnected. Influential Harvard Courses and ProfessorsDavid mentions Rosemary Joyce, and taking classes with Noam Chomsky at MIT. He believes that there are many ways to approach and learn about remote worlds through experimental means, such as working with film and visual arts. David discusses his interest in working with ritual specialists and documentary filmmakers. He shares his desire to place students in the past through films and visual arts, such as Aguirre, the Wrath of the God by Werner Herzog, and The Mission.  Timestamps: 04:37: Indigenous history, language, and culture in Mexico 12:01: Indigenous perspectives on Spanish conquest and religion in Latin America 17:09: Indigenous Christian texts in the Americas, focusing on the complexity of colonialism and the diversity of indigenous experiences 25:00: Zapotec conception of time and its connection to geography, cosmology, and ancestral communication 31:08: History, filmmaking, and academia with a Vassar College professor Links: Vassar Faculty: https://www.vassar.edu/faculty/tavarez Guggenheim Fellows: https://www.gf.org/fellows/david-tavarez/ Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.ca/stores/David-Tavarez/author/B003XJJ3M6?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true   Featured Non-profit: The featured non-profit of this episode is, recommended by Ruth Hertzman-Miller who reports:    I'm Ruth Hertzman-Miller, class of 1992. The featured non-profit of this episode of The 92 report is North Cambridge Family Opera. NCFO performs original, entirely sung theater works for audiences of all ages with large casts from ages seven to adult ranging from people with no performance experience to classically trained vocalists. I'm proud to have performed with and written music for North Cambridge Family Opera. I've also been a board member for the past two years. You can learn more about their work at familyopera.org, and now here is Will Bachman with this week's episode. To learn more about their work visit: http://www.familyopera.org/drupal/

In this episode of Filmmaker Mixer, we sit down with Nick Roberts, the dynamic force behind the Austin Writers Workshop. Join us as we delve into the vibrant world of screenwriting in Austin, exploring the community's collaborative spirit and the creative process behind some of the most compelling scripts. Nick shares his insights on nurturing new talent, the challenges and triumphs of screenwriting, and the importance of storytelling in film. Whether you're an aspiring writer or a seasoned filmmaker, this conversation offers valuable perspectives and inspiration.

Moorhead Friends Writing Group's workshop on June 22, Stenson discusses his book Sins of the Mother. Dave Thompson reviews news and Matt Olien reviews I Saw the TV Glow.

Welcome to Yo Ho Ho a Magical Writers Workshop for anyone wanting to birth their inner writer, author, or word wizard. Follow along with me Tami Lyn Chambers as together we create a mystical space where you can channel your inner wordsmith. Through our time together we'll show you the types of ways that you can work on to get into the headspace required to get the words out and to shape them into the dreams you've desired to create. This is Part 1 in the series and here we share the background and ideas that will help you get started. Join me on this magical adventure

Welcome to the Power in the Pen Writers Workshop podcast, where writing, culture and healing meet. Featured in this episode, the powerful voices of Cathie Wright Lewis, Caroline, Ladetta, Hyacinth and Chante. We also discuss the vital role of adult literacy in our lives and communities.

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Power in the Pen podcast. Celebrate National Poetry Month with us a we honor great poets who have inspired our crafts. Listen and you will be enlightened and encouraged by members Lenora, Gail, Chante, Chrissy and founder ED Cathie-Wright Lewis as they recite their original poetry and discuss the spirit that compels them to write.

Chef Todd Richards discusses his new cookbook “Roots, Heart, Soul: The Story, Celebration and Recipes of Afro Cuisine in America.” Plus, Nicx Alexander takes the stage for our series, “Speaking of Music,” and we hear about the 51st Annual Writers Workshop at Clark Atlanta University.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Introduction by founder of Power in the Pen founder Cathie Wright-Lewis. We will talk about the Creation of Power in the Pen workshop in its ninth year of existence and enjoy two powerful readings. This is a unique, cathartic, safe space for writers of poetry and prose to share their stories, hone their writing and oratory skills and receive guidance from published author, poet and certified, spiritual life coach Cathie Wright-Lewis. We welcome you to be inspired by Power in the Pen, where Spirit and expression meet.www.powerinthepen.org

Original Air Date: 2/18/24 — Re-ran Writers Workshop

Renowned saxophonist Branford Marsalis will soon head the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music. This is a homecoming for the musician, composer and educator, who is a member of the famed musical Marsalis family. Marsalis joins us for more on how New Orleans influenced his early life and highlights the successes of the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music over its 12-year history and shares his visions for the future of the institution as its new artistic director.  Everybody has a story to tell, but not everyone has the confidence, training or even the right words to tell it.  That's where the Arts Council of Baton Rouge comes in. Their creative writing workshop encourages storytellers — specifically those 55 years old and up — to put pen to paper.  Pam Bordelon, participant, editor and facilitator tells us more about the workshop and the anthology of short stories recently published by participants. Mardi Gras season is in full swing, and parades and balls aren't always accessible to everyone, especially for those with disabilities and the elderly.  Thankfully, at St. Margaret's at Mercy nursing home in New Orleans, if you can't go to the Mardi Gras, they bring the Mardi Gras to you.  Louisiana Considered producer Alana Schreiber attended the home's annual Mardi Gras ball last year. Today, we give that story a second listen. Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Adam Vos. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and our assistant producer is Aubry Procell. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman. You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12:00 and 7:00 pm. It's available on Spotify, Google Play, and wherever you get your podcasts.  Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to. Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When she became a mother, Sarah Ann Noel turned to autofiction as a way to process her own childhood. In this episode, she sits down with Jared to share how those reflections became a novel about teenagers growing up in a high-control Evangelical environment. Plus, she talks about shifting from magazine editing to creative writing, attending jet-lagged residencies in Paris, and getting feedback on her work from her literary heroes. Sarah Ann Noel is a writer and editor of fiction and non-fiction. She holds an MFA from NYU's Writers Workshop in Paris. Her first short story will appear in After Dinner Conversations in April 2024. She is the Co-Founder of the Read Write Brew reading series in Denver. Find her at sarahannnoel.com or on Instagram @sarahannnoel. This episode was requested by Ryan Babcock. Thank you for listening, Ryan! MFA Writers is hosted by Jared McCormack and produced by Jared McCormack and Hanamori Skoblow. New episodes are released every two weeks. You can find more MFA Writers at MFAwriters.com. BE PART OF THE SHOW — Donate to the show at Buy Me a Coffee. — Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. — Submit an episode request. If there's a program you'd like to learn more about, contact us and we'll do our very best to find a guest who can speak to their experience. — Apply to be a guest on the show by filling out our application. STAY CONNECTED Twitter: @MFAwriterspod Instagram: @MFAwriterspodcast Facebook: MFA Writers Email: mfawriterspodcast@gmail.com

Scotty and author Michelle Renee Lane discuss her 2019 Stoker-nominated novel "Invisible Chains," as well as her short fiction and her more recent "The Courtship of Nora Fagan," which is the first of a five-part "erotic paranormal romance" series. They talk about their own personal definitions of horror, the sometimes tricky balance between horror and romance, the idea of "flirting with death" in fiction, approaches to writing sex scenes, and the often troubling messages found in the "Twilight" series. They also spend a few moments on Alfred Hitchcock's problematic classic "Marnie" (1964), and explore how it encompasses both Hitch's filmmaking genius and some of his...er...darker impulses as a storyteller. You can find Michelle online at https://michellerlane.com To purchase "Invisible Chains," go to https://haverhillhouse.com/product/invisible-chains-by-michelle-renee-lane/ To purchase "The Courtship of Nora Fagan, go to https://www.amazon.com/Courtship-Nora-Fagan-Marriage-Made-ebook/dp/B0BK2P1FHR/ To read the essay "Am I Really a Horror Writer," check out "Writers Workshop of Horror 2" at https://www.amazon.com/Writers-Workshop-Horror-Michael-Knost-ebook/dp/B096QYTLSJ/ To read the short story "Josephine," check out "The One That Got Away: Women of Horror Anthology Volume 3" at https://kandishapress.com/2021/02/06/the-one-that-got-away-kandisha-press-vol-3-interview-with-catherine-mccarthy/ To read the short story "Thus Do We Reach to the Stars," check out "The Monstrous Feminine: Dark Tales of Dangerous Women" at https://www.amazon.com/Monstrous-Feminine-Tales-Dangerous-Women-ebook/dp/B07ZQTJQ44/ This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

San Antonio is home to the Macondo Writers Workshop, a five-day annual event that gathers like-minded writers from across the country. Writers learn and share their work to foster creativity and serve the community. Trinity University will host this year's workshop July 25-29.

I Should've Been Writing S1 Ep2 (from the transcript) Mur Lafferty  08:43 ...you read Neil Gaiman's blog and you hear "Yes, I went up to the cabin for the week to finish Anansi Boys...' and, well, that's great for him, but he's a best selling author with best selling comic books and just best selling all over the place. Everybody else you see on the shelves, they likely have day jobs, they likely have children, they find time to write, they make time to write because it's one of their priorities. Have you ever picked up a book and thought, 'wow, this is crap, I can write better than this?' Well, maybe that's true. But one thing that that writer has that you may not have, is persistence. You may have noticed in your life in other places than writing that the people who are not the most talented are the ones that succeed. And I'm starting to sound like a business self improvement tape right now. Get the full transcript. Get the annotated transcript when you support via Patreon or Substack! I'm going to hang a lampshade on the elephant in the room and mix my metaphors and say that yeah, I need to get my audio problems fixed. The reasons they are bad are frankly uninteresting and I need to deal with it. The next episode should be better.  So! We pretend it's August, 2005, and Mur is still messing about on Online Writer's Workshops. Let's talk about it. Follow/subscribe/review! Music: Dana Countryman Sonar Online Writer's Workshop Critters is still around too! Playing for Keeps murverse.com

As May 1st draws closer, so too does the deadline for the WGA's (Writer's Guild of America) contract renewal - as well as the strike that will come if an agreement is not reached. In solidarity with the writers of some of their favorite television, the Legendary Ladies invited writers Ray Utarnachitt (DC'S THE LEGENDS OF TOMORROW) and Christina Walker (CW'S THE FLASH) for a round table discussion about the ins-and-outs of the challenge facing the Guild. The conversation moves from the basics, such as how the WGA works and what a strike authorization *actually* means, to the more complex issues, such as the changing landscape of residuals in a world where streaming is the new ‘name of the game' and how the industry shift to “micro” writing rooms creates an imbalance between the work required - and the pay received for it. Join in the fight with The Legendary Ladies and support and honor the WGA by listening, learning, and sharing the episode! Meet the guests! Ray Utarnachitt is a TV writer/producer. He is a Michigan native and like any good Asian student, was pre-med at the University of Michigan for 3 years. Much to his parents' dismay, he switched tracks and graduated with a Film degree. Ray broke into the business working in production on commercials, music videos, and features. He was a writer and Executive Producer on DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW. He's also written for PERSON OF INTEREST, THE TOMORROW PEOPLE, THE FLASH, and SUPERGIRL. He is an alumnus of the Warner Bros. Writers Workshop. From period pieces to Sci-fi, supernatural genre to high-concept and action packed, Christina Walker''s unique background and diverse voice has led her to staff on a wide range series and all of those rooms highlight her as true value added. Most recently her talents have put her in the high-concept and action space having worked on Seasons 7 & 8 of CW'S THE FLASH.  ----------- Support Kat, Morgan, and Amy by subscribing to their Patreon to get exclusive access to after-show chats, extra episodes, and even a chance to advertise your own podcast, project, or company on the show! Find us: https://patreon.com/thelegendaryladies… Want to show your support another way? Leave us a five-star review on iTunes, and subscribe to our podcast on all the platforms! Comments or suggestions? Email us at thelegendaryladies@gmail.com Find our hosts online: Kat: @ComicUno(twitter) Morgan: @Mojotastic (twitter/instagram) Amy: @Amy.Hypnarowski (instagram)

Georgene Bess Montgomery details Clark Atlanta University's 50th Annual Writers Workshop Conference. Plus, choreographer and co-artistic director Kerry Lee discusses the Atlanta Chinese Dance Company's new original production, "We Belong Here: Rising Against Asian Hate."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 811-Jason Interviews Erica Schultz-Cristabel Vol. 1The princess Cristabel is a formidable young warrior, but a chance encounter with a sorceress changes everything.Buy It:  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ericaschultzwrites/cristabel-vol-1?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=Erica%20SchultzErica Schultz is an American comic book writer, letterer, and editor. She is best known for writing the Daredevil Annual her urban fantasy series Forgotten Home, participation in DC Comics' first Writers Workshop, and her creator-owned crime series, M3.Merch https://comicsfunprofit.threadless.comPatreon https://www.patreon.com/comicsfunprofit Donations Keep Our Show Going, Please Give https://bit.ly/36s7YeL Thank you so much for listening and spreading the word about our little comic book podcast. All the C4FaP links you could ever need in one place https://beacons.ai/comicsfunprofit Listen To the Episode Here: https://comcsforfunandprofit.podomatic.com/ 

Hi there, Today I am thrilled to be arts calling Tommy Dean! (https://tommydeanwriter.com) About our Guest: Tommy Dean is the author of two flash fiction chapbooks Special Like the People on TV (Redbird Chapbooks, 2014) and Covenants (ELJ Editions, 2021), and a full flash collection, Hollows (Alternating Current Press, 2022). He lives in Indiana, where he currently is the Editor at Fractured Lit and _Uncharted _Magazine. A recipient of the 2019 Lascaux Prize in Short Fiction, his writing can be found in Best Microfiction 2019, 2020, 2023, Best Small Fiction 2019 and 2022, Monkeybicycle, Moon City Press, and numerous other litmags. His interviews have been previously published in New Flash Fiction Review, The Rumpus, CRAFT Literary, and The Town Crier (The Puritan). He has taught writing workshops for the Gotham Writers Workshop, the Barrelhouse Conversations and Connections conference, and The Writers Workshop. Hollows, now available from Alternating Current Press! https://altcurrent.square.site/product/hollows-flash-stories-by-tommy-dean/43?cp= Flash Fiction Perspectives, Tommy's newsletter on Substack! https://tommydean.substack.com Follow Tommy on Twitter! https://twitter.com/TommyDeanWriter Tommy on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/tommydeantommydean/ "No writing is wasted." Arts Calling is produced by Jaime Alejandro (cruzfolio.com). If you like the show: leave a review, or share it with someone who's starting their creative journey! Your support truly makes a difference! Go make a dent: much love, j https://artscalling.com/welcome/

Today, we are going to be talking all about one of my favorite topics; how to raise money to get our films made. I think every filmmaker wants to know how to make or get money for their films. But it becomes very challenging.My guest is an expert fundraiser, film financing consultant, facilitator, and author, Morrie Warshawski. He's facilitated a lot of fundraising throughout his 35 years career and has authored Shaking the Money Tree: The Art of Getting Grants and Donations for Film & Video, and The Fundraising Houseparty: How to Party with a Purpose and Raise Money for Your Cause. Shaking The Money Tree demystifies the art of fundraising for independent film and video projects for students, emerging, and seasoned media makers.Morrie has assisted artists, filmmakers, and non-profit organizations with strategic planning, organizational development, and marketing across the entertainment and other sectors. Some of his clients are Habitat for Humanity, The National Endowment for the Arts, and Western States Arts Federation.I really wanted to talk about the mistake filmmakers make when trying to fundraise. Morrie seemed like the right guy for the job and he delivered.It was interesting learning that Morrie initially studied at USC in hopes of going into filmmaking but ended up majoring in English. And followed on with an MA in English and the graduate Writers Workshop at the University of Iowa. He started working with independent videographers and filmmakers through the Bay Area video coalition in San Francisco and that's when he transitioned to fundraising.Morrie was generous with knowledge bombs and tips we all need when it comes to fundraising.He highlights in this interview how vital it is for filmmakers on the look for donors to have good comportment --- the basis of presenting oneself to the world. Another component is, understanding why they're doing the work and having a strong feeling that the work you're making must be made. And lastly, understanding where your strengths lie, and how you can surround yourself with workarounds for your deficits.Our conversation was pretty much enlightening and fun. Check the show notes for links to learn more about the work Morrie does and his books.Get a notebook and pen to jolt down gems and enjoy my conversation with Morrie Warshawski.

How can we forge a new "now"? In this episode of Incorporating Superpowers, host Justin Recla welcomes his guest Michael Goddart. Michael has an MFA from Bowling Green's Writers Workshop, and his writings have been published in numerous worldwide spiritual magazines. He is also the author of the book A New Now, which he will dissect in this episode. Tune in to know how the book uncovers the chance to step into an omnipresent reality, a new now in which you can readily navigate your life successfully, happily, and efficiently.

How can we forge a new "now"? In this episode of Incorporating Superpowers, host Justin Recla welcomes his guest Michael Goddart. Michael has an MFA from Bowling Green's Writers Workshop, and his writings have been published in numerous worldwide spiritual magazines. He is also the author of the book A New Now, which he will dissect in this episode. Tune in to know how the book uncovers the chance to step into an omnipresent reality, a new now in which you can readily navigate your life successfully, happily, and efficiently.

Soon after moving to Marin County, California, just after he turned 11, Michael Goddart started actively searching for the truth about death and how to attain everlasting bliss. He began daily meditation at age 19; at 21, he began to meditate for two and a half hours daily. His work as an international consultant and his spiritual quest have taken him to over fifty countries.Goddart said that during his past life regressions over the years, he has identified 88 past lives. His most important past life took place in India where he was a British Banker.Since 1974 he has journeyed thirteen times to India and also numerous times to England, Greece, Canada, Spain, and within the United States to be with those rare Teachers whom he considers to be fully realized humans. In addition to endeavoring to progress daily on his spiritual path, throughout his life he's studied the writings of Saints and Mystics.Goddart holds an MFA from the Writers Workshop at Bowling Green, and his articles have appeared in international spiritual journals. His Treatment for Bliss House was an Official Winner—Reality TV Show in the Hollywood Spiritual Film and Entertainment Festival. He is the author of acclaimed books about Spirituality, Reincarnation, Mind & Soul, Spiritual Teachings, Love, and Truth.Websitegoddart.comBooksBliss: 33 Simple Ways to Awaken Your Spiritual SelfSpiritual Revolution: A Seeker's Guide: 52 Powerful Principles for Your Mind & SoulA New NowIn Search of Lost Lives: Desire, Sanskaras, and the Evolution of a Mind & Soul

Marshall is a host on Worldbuilding for Masochists. Go here to listen: https://worldbuildingformasochists.podbean.com Press kit about Marshall: https://mrmaresca.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/EPK-MRM-1.pdf Marshall's homepage: https://mrmaresca.com/wp/ Come hang out in Austin Texas at ArmadilloCon: https://armadillocon.org Go meet Marshall in person at these events and tell him you heard him on SciFi Thoughts: https://mrmaresca.com/wp/appearances/

Episode transcript available here.About the guests Carolyn Wisniewski is Director of the Writer's Workshop. View her recent publications on Illinois Experts. Lucas Anderson is a Specialist in Education at CITL. Check out his blog where he writes about developing a teaching philosophy statement and other teaching topics. Other resources Read more on these topics in these Writers Workshop articles: Responding to Student Writing Teaching Linguistically Diverse Writers Preventing Plagiarism Episode Summary This episode delves into writing—specifically, how instructors can help students improve. Who better to weigh in than Carolyn Wisniewski, Director of the Writer's Workshop, which supports members of the campus community in all stages of their writing through consultations, presentations, and writing groups, and Lucas Anderson, a CITL Specialist in Education, who trains instructors and runs the biannual Graduate Academy, which trains all incoming graduate teaching assistants. As host Bob Dignan points out, evaluating student writing and offering constructive criticism can be both time consuming and challenging. How can instructors do this effectively and efficiently? In this episode, Dignan and his guests touch on many aspects from students' struggles and successes in their writing to effective evaluation strategies to the importance of offering constructive criticism to teaching the fundamentals while recognizing students' linguistic diversity and respecting their backgrounds. Anderson shares a technique he learned from Wisniewski: Read through the entire paper, summarize comments at the end—including the best thing and something that needs improvement in the next draft—and if there's time, make limited comments in the margin to address specific errors. “This notion of summarizing it at the end and really distilling the main message as kind of the primary thing I hope they look at has really helped me,” says Anderson, who uses the technique when helping graduate students craft their teaching philosophy statement. “In my field, we teach HOCs before LOCs,” adds Wisniewski, who wants instructors to focus on higher order concerns (e.g., do students understand the assignment and does the paper have structure) then move on to the lower order concerns (e.g., grammar and syntax) during the revision process. Drop us a note at ttll@illinois.edu. This podcast was produced by the Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning at the University of Illinois. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teacher Summer Road Trip 2022:  Week 7This summer we are revisiting some of the most popular tourist destinations (aka popular podcast episodes) of the 2021-2022 school year.Each week join us here on the podcast as we revisit these action-packed, and idea-inspiring episodes as your rest, and refuel for the upcoming school year.This week's destination: Top Questions to Ask Before Starting Readers and Writers WorkshopHighlights from the episode:How to set yourself (& your students) up for success right from the startWhy your reading and writing environment mattersWhat you should be teaching at the beginning of the year (it might now be what you think)FOR COMPLETE SHOWNOTES FROM THE ORIGINAL EPISODE: CLICK HERE-------------------LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODEEPISODE 29: How to Launch Reader's Workshop in Your ClassroomEPISODE 30:  How to Launch Writer's Workshop in the Upper Elementary ClassroomEPISODE 62: Why You Need a "Share Chair" In Your Reading and Writing WorkshopRESOURCES:IntelliScanner (affiliate link)Online catalog like Book Source Classroom Organizer.  Smart phone apps like iBookshelf, Book Crawler, and Book Buddy  Launching Reader's and Writer's Workshop Bundle Grab these TWO FREEBIES:Teacher's Guide to Reader's Workshop Teacher's Guide to Writer's Workshop 

Share your thoughts with us (click here)This week's guest is an award-winning author and the creator of the best-selling book, The Meaning Method: A Spiritual Path to Writing and Publishing, Emily Tamayo Maher. Emily helps writers and entrepreneurs find their voice, grow their audience and successfully publish their books.In this episode, she talks about her passion for coaching aspiring authors to get their message out into the world and the magic of book writing through her creative process.02:26 - Her Story: From School Teaching to Publishing Books04:12 - Her Meaning of Success and Creating More Opportunities for People06:24 - Her Sensitivity As Her Superpower08:18 - Going Up The Spiritual Path13:39 - Book Writing Tips and Overcoming Writing Blocks18:05 - Prioritizing Writing A Book as Spiritual Entrepreneurs21:27 - How Long Does It Take To Write A Book?22:16 - Spiritual Ideas in Fantasy Books25:02 - Why Are Highly Sensitive People Good At Writing Books?Check out this link to her latest project, Motivation for Writers Workshop: https://meaning-method.ck.page/0746eb2273To purchase her book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09D191T6N?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emily.tamayo.maher/***

Brenda S. Tolian MFA ~is the author of BLOOD MOUNTAIN  published by RAW DOG SCREAMING PRESS.She is a member of the HWA, AWP, and the Angela Carter Society. She is a graduate of Adams State University, Regis University (MFA), and a Doctoral Student of Literature at Murray State University. Her work has appeared in Haunted Mtl.com, the anthology 101 Proof Horror, the Denver Horror Collective's anthology Consumed Tales Inspired by The Wendigo, The Jewish Book Of Horror, Twisted Pulp Magazine issue 3.  Brenda also writes academically on subjects such as Postmodernism, Vladimir Nabokov, and the female body within horror.Brenda co-hosts the Burial Plot Horror Podcast. She is a lead instructor of dark fiction with Al•che•my Writers Workshop in Denver and one of a trinity of directors at ☿ OUROBOROS SCREAMING where BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, female and female-identifying creators of dark fiction can hone their craft. She now calls New Orleans home after a long stint in the southwest.We discuss Brenda's new release, Blood Mountain, and the mysterious San Luis Valley that inspired it. Brenda explains that in her stories she wanted to explore how the colonization of the area had scarred the land itself and the indigenous people of the area as well as a catharsis for her. Brenda shares her advice to other writers about using sensitivity readers and the importance of listening and incorporating their feedback.I ask Brenda about the short films she makes, her poetry, painting, and music. Proceeds from her music go to efforts to help refugees or directly to single moms that need help. She is working on a collaborative visual poetry album, Winter and Woe, with Sinjin Jones We discuss her work as a horror academic and the focus on the treatment of women's bodies in horror and the need for the horror tropes to be retold by women. Brenda can be found here: https://brendatolian.com/Buy Blood Mountain here: https://amzn.to/3NrL1KRFind Winter and Woe here: https://www.foundryofaether.com/woeFind Brenda's Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wZ5daq4GYmZcv5LOwfRVrAlchemy Writers WorkshopOuroboros ScreamingRaw Dog Screaming PressBlood Mountain cover artist Daniele SerraJoy can be found here: https://www.joyyehle.com/**When y**When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.*Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the podcasters.

In this episode, I'm chatting with Abbigail Nguyen Rosewood, a Vietnamese and American writer and author of If I Had Two Lives from Europa Editions and Constellations of Eve. Abbigail holds an MFA in creative writing from Columbia University. After spending over 20 years in the U.S, she is now a reverse immigrant living in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Constellations of Eve is the inaugural title forthcoming from DVAN/TTUP,  a publishing imprint founded by Isabelle Thuy Pelaud, a scholar of Asian American history and literature, and Pulitzer winner Viet Thanh Nguyen to promote Vietnamese American literature.She has written for TIME Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Salon, Cosmopolitan, Lit Hub, Electric Lit, Catapult, Pen America, and BOMB. In 2019, her hybrid writing was featured in a multimedia art and poetry exhibit at Eccles Gallery. Her fiction has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize, Best of the Net, and Best American Short Story 2020, and she was a finalist for the 49th New Millennium Writing Award. She won first place in the Writers Workshop of Asheville Literary Fiction contest. She currently serves on the graduating thesis committee at Columbia University. She is the founder of Neon Door, an immersive art exhibit. Abbigail Nguyen RosewoodIf I Had Two Lives, Abbigail Nguyen RosewoodConstellations of Eve, Abbigail Nguyen RosewoodNeon DoorI Moved To America For A Better Life. Here's Why I'm Leaving. Abbigail Nguyen RosewoodSupport the show

Abbigail Nyguyen Rosewood has created a swiftly mutating story about a woman who is either a loving mother, a famous artist, or a teacher. Constellations of Eve (Texas Tech University Press 2022) portrays deviations from an initial story that revolves around Eve, Pari, Liam, and a child named Blue. Eve meets Liam, a tall, gentle man who is either philandering husband, a kind partner, or a scheming benefactor. Eve's best friend is Pari, who is either her best friend and college roommate, a stunning model, or mentally fragile and suicidal. Eve loves, obsesses over Pari, or encourages her to hang herself. Liam is good or not, loving or not, solid, or not. We don't know if Eve is kind-hearted or crazy, loving or obsessive. We watch these three people weaving around each other, and the child, Blue, has something to say in each iteration of Eve's life. Eve needs to figure out which part of herself is going to dominate, and who or what is going to control her destiny – will it be love, motherhood, or art? Abbigail Nguyen Rosewood is a Vietnamese and American author who earned an MFA in creative writing from Columbia University. After having spent 20 years in the U.S, she is now a reverse immigrant living in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Her short fiction and essays can be found at TIME Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Salon, Cosmopolitan, Lit Hub, Electric Lit, Catapult, Pen America, BOMB, among others. In 2019, her hybrid writing was featured in a multimedia art and poetry exhibit at Eccles Gallery. Her fiction has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize, Best of the Net, and Best American Short Story 2020. Her debut novel If I Had Two Lives won first place in the Writers Workshop of Asheville Literary Fiction contest. Excerpts from Constellations of Eve were finalists in the 49th New Millennium Writing Award, and the Sunspot Culmination Award. She currently serves on the graduating thesis committee at Columbia University. She is the founder of Neon Door, an immersive literary exhibit. When she isn't reading or writing, Abbigail spends time with her pets, listens to crime podcasts, lifts weights, and enjoys unstructured free days when she can binge watch reality TV with her husband. She also loves a good snowstorm and staring into a burning fire. I interview authors of beautifully written literary fiction and mysteries, and try to focus on independently published novels, especially by women and others whose voices deserve more attention. If your upcoming or recently published novel might be a candidate for a podcast, please contact me via my website, gpgottlieb dot com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Abbigail Nyguyen Rosewood has created a swiftly mutating story about a woman who is either a loving mother, a famous artist, or a teacher. Constellations of Eve (Texas Tech University Press 2022) portrays deviations from an initial story that revolves around Eve, Pari, Liam, and a child named Blue. Eve meets Liam, a tall, gentle man who is either philandering husband, a kind partner, or a scheming benefactor. Eve's best friend is Pari, who is either her best friend and college roommate, a stunning model, or mentally fragile and suicidal. Eve loves, obsesses over Pari, or encourages her to hang herself. Liam is good or not, loving or not, solid, or not. We don't know if Eve is kind-hearted or crazy, loving or obsessive. We watch these three people weaving around each other, and the child, Blue, has something to say in each iteration of Eve's life. Eve needs to figure out which part of herself is going to dominate, and who or what is going to control her destiny – will it be love, motherhood, or art? Abbigail Nguyen Rosewood is a Vietnamese and American author who earned an MFA in creative writing from Columbia University. After having spent 20 years in the U.S, she is now a reverse immigrant living in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Her short fiction and essays can be found at TIME Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Salon, Cosmopolitan, Lit Hub, Electric Lit, Catapult, Pen America, BOMB, among others. In 2019, her hybrid writing was featured in a multimedia art and poetry exhibit at Eccles Gallery. Her fiction has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize, Best of the Net, and Best American Short Story 2020. Her debut novel If I Had Two Lives won first place in the Writers Workshop of Asheville Literary Fiction contest. Excerpts from Constellations of Eve were finalists in the 49th New Millennium Writing Award, and the Sunspot Culmination Award. She currently serves on the graduating thesis committee at Columbia University. She is the founder of Neon Door, an immersive literary exhibit. When she isn't reading or writing, Abbigail spends time with her pets, listens to crime podcasts, lifts weights, and enjoys unstructured free days when she can binge watch reality TV with her husband. She also loves a good snowstorm and staring into a burning fire. I interview authors of beautifully written literary fiction and mysteries, and try to focus on independently published novels, especially by women and others whose voices deserve more attention. If your upcoming or recently published novel might be a candidate for a podcast, please contact me via my website, gpgottlieb dot com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Sometimes our dreams take decades to manifest. And while this is completely true, we can also have several different successes on the way to what is most meant for us. This week's guest, Xochitl Gonzalez, has worn many hats in her professional life but none so rewarding as finally becoming a published author. Her debut novel was a New York Times bestseller months before its release and they also made a pilot for a series on Hulu. While we won't know if the pilot will be picked up for another few weeks, there's no doubt that the road ahead for Xochitl's book, Olga Dies Dreaming, is prosperous.  Xochitl received her MFA from the University of Iowa's Writers Workshop and she's the recipient of the Michener-Copernicus Prize in fiction and the winner of the 2019 Disquiet Literary Prize. She's been published in Bustle, Vogue, and The Cut and is a contributor for The Atlantic where you can also find her newsletter “Brooklyn Everywhere.”  Keep up with the going's on in Xochitl's exciting work via her website. You can also follow her on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. Get your copy of Olga Dies Dreaming by clicking here. Make sure to follow this podcast everywhere you find podcasts, leave a rating and a review, and slip into our Instagram DMs at @wasitchance. More about Heather via @vickeryandco on Instagram, @Braveheather on TikTok, and listen to The Brave Files More about Alan via @theatre_podcast on Instagram and listen to The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales EPISODE TAKEAWAYS There's a difference between “paying attention” and understanding what will truly fill you up. Don't become a slave to your business. You have earned all of your pain points, don't hate them or discredit them. They are there for you. What happens when you choose, actively, NOT to be defined by something? As a creative, it's so valuable to own what you know and not hide from it. Don't reinvent the wheel.  Always find your joy! Perhaps middle age is more of a mid-life catharsis rather than a crisis. Learn to edit the use of your time and you'll be more successful.  Batch task your time, especially as a writer. Let yourself have “social” days and then deeply “focused” days.  Most success comes after a lot of hard, focused work, and then a waiting period. Lean into the waiting period. Allow it to be ok.  Every moment doesn't have to be about building your business. It's important to make yourself the focus some of the time.  Consider manifesting things you're afraid of because then they become less scary.  If you're going to “go in” be sure you go “all the way in.” Intentionally stop doing what you don't want to do in order to focus on what you most desire. Only then will you be able to create it.  You don't always have to be chasing something new. It's ok to sit still. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Macondo: A Homeland for Writers: Deadlines and Updates. www.MacondoWriters.com Here is your chance to apply for the writer's retreat founded by author Sandra Cisneros. Meet Macondo board members and find out what is planned, who is leading workshops. The deadline to apply is Feb. 20, 2022, at midnight PST. For more information, visit: www.MacondoWriters.com This is a Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say multi-platform broadcast. You can listen to it on 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston's Community Station, and you can watch it on www.Fox26Houston.com. Hosted by writer and activist Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, who is also a political analyst on "What's Your Point?" On Fox 26 Houston. Macondo 2022. A Homeland for Writers: Feb. 22, 2022 is the deadline to a... https://youtu.be/74rORXgv6No via @YouTube www.Librotraficante.com www.NuestraPalabra.org www.TonyDiaz.net

To know Shobhana is to know the essence of grace and gratefulness which suffuses her work. I have time and again, on reading her poems, kept the book down and held back my emotions. She gets to the heart of the matter with quick acuity, but an understanding, which is gentle, kind. She holds the reader close to her heart, as she leads him through her hurting poetry. Shobhana Kumar has two collections of poetry: The Voices Never Stop (2012) and *Conditions Apply (2014), from Writers Workshop, Kolkata. Her work has been anthologized in journals and books of poetry and Japanese short forms. Her poem, ‘Just Married' was selected and translated by Gulzar in his monumental work, A Poem a Day, published by HarperCollins. She has authored six books of non-fiction covering biographies, corporate, industrial, and educational histories. Her short stories have been published or are forthcoming in a few anthologies. Kumar is Poetry Editor of Sonic Boom Journal and its imprint, Yavanika Press. She is also part of The Quarantine Train, a poetry workshop founded by Arjun Rajendran. She works in the spaces of corporate communication, branding and advertising, and education. Along with a group of friends, she runs Small Differences, an NGO working with elderly, abandoned people and the transgender community. Her latest book “A Sky Full of Bucket Lists” is published by the finest independent publisher of poetry Red River. It was chosen by the redoubtable Arundhathi Subramanian as one of the finest books of 2021. It can be purchased on Amazon or Papyrus She spoke to me at length about her poetry, her growing up in Lovedale, the work she does in her NGO and why Mary Oliver is such an inspiration. This is a peerless episode from Red Rivers Sessions presented to you by Uncut Poetry. In Red River Sessions, we talk to published poets, about their poetry, their craft and what haunts them. It is brought to you by Red River, which is the premier independent publisher of poetry books and Uncut Poetry, a much-loved poetry podcast. Following are the details of the music used in this episode- From my Heart With Love by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6267-from-my-heart-with-love License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sentimental Travel by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6968-sentimental-travel License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Adventure by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6092-adventure License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4710-midnight-tale License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Today, we are going to be talking all about one of my favorite topics; how to raise money to get our films made. I think every filmmaker wants to know how to make or get money for their films. But it becomes very challenging.My guest is an expert fundraiser, film financing consultant, facilitator, and author, Morrie Warshawski. He's facilitated a lot of fundraising throughout his 35 years career and has authored Shaking the Money Tree: The Art of Getting Grants and Donations for Film & Video, and The Fundraising Houseparty: How to Party with a Purpose and Raise Money for Your Cause. Shaking The Money Tree demystifies the art of fundraising for independent film and video projects for students, emerging, and seasoned media makers.Morrie has assisted artists, filmmakers, and non-profit organizations with strategic planning, organizational development, and marketing across the entertainment and other sectors. Some of his clients are Habitat for Humanity, The National Endowment for the Arts, and Western States Arts Federation.I really wanted to talk about the mistake filmmakers make when trying to fundraise. Morrie seemed like the right guy for the job and he delivered.It was interesting learning that Morrie initially studied at USC in hopes of going into filmmaking but ended up majoring in English. And followed on with an MA in English and the graduate Writers Workshop at the University of Iowa. He started working with independent videographers and filmmakers through the Bay Area video coalition in San Francisco and that's when he transitioned to fundraising.Morrie was generous with knowledge bombs and tips we all need when it comes to fundraising.He highlights in this interview how vital it is for filmmakers on the look for donors to have good comportment --- the basis of presenting oneself to the world. Another component is, understanding why they're doing the work and having a strong feeling that the work you're making must be made. And lastly, understanding where your strengths lie, and how you can surround yourself with workarounds for your deficits.Our conversation was pretty much enlightening and fun. Check the show notes for links to learn more about the work Morrie does and his books.Get a notebook and pen to jolt down gems and enjoy my conversation with Morrie Warshawski.

This is the full audio track of the November 14, 2021 Writer's Workshop for Hacking The Between. The Between is a tabletop RPG of Victorian monster hunters by Jason Cordova. It's inspired by media like Penny Dreadful, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and From Hell as well as period literature like HG Wells, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, et al. In this online workshop, Jason lays out the design philosophy that underlies the game, guiding discussion and taking questions from other game designers interested in creating content specifically for The Between as well as those creating new games based on the engine. You can join the ongoing design discussion of this game and other Gauntlet Publishing titles on on The Gauntlet Publishing Discord.

Jared, Oriana and Ned talk about Oriana's choice of topic: Sam Gamgee. For all that Frodo Baggins is the Ringbearer and makes something close to the ultimate sacrifice for the fate of the world—at least right until the very last moment—it's Sam, son of Bag-End's gardener who seems to only join Frodo at first to help take care of a new house in Buckland, who ends up being the key figure in The Lord of the Rings that helps Frodo on the quest and who remains most grounded in the whirlwind of fates surrounding his steps, down to having the book's last words. Thanks to a variety of notable performance interpretations over the years, especially and most indelibly Sean Astin's marvelous turn in the Peter Jackson films, he might just be the most warmly regarded character as well even beyond the book readers. What is the full meaning and understanding behind Tolkien's well-known comment about Sam being a tribute to his batmen during World War I, and who were the batmen and private soldiers in general in that conflict? Does the understandable characterization of Sam as ‘just' a simple hobbit belie a notable depth evident even from the start of the book, and how did Tolkien conceive of Sam as distinct from hobbits in general? What fully went into Astin's portrayal of Sam in particular for the films, and how much of it was also something provided by other key creative forces? And what was the American radio production team from 1979 exactly thinking when they cast Lucille Bliss as Sam?SHOW NOTES.Jared's doodle. What can you see on the horizon, indeed. Wanna be like Oriana? Here's how to apply to the Warner Bros.' Writers Workshop. A summary of the Lenny Henry radio interview with some key quotes.Willow does have its fanbase, and this planned new series could be good.The Wheel of Time is coming and we await with interest...Dune, yes. We quite like it. (Tolkien himself did not.)Letter 246 to Eileen Elgar, which has a lot of background information on Sam and other characters and their motivations and personalities.You can find plenty of Sean Astin clips of him portraying Sam out there. As for the others? Some samples: Roddy McDowall for Rankin-Bass, Bill Nighy for the BBC, Michael Scholes for Ralph Bakshi and Lucille Bliss for NPR/The Mind's Eye (skip ahead to 7:15 in that one).The famed Tolkien/Sam Gamgee correspondence. Who knew, indeed?Shakespeare's rustic characters were something stock, and indeed were often termed ‘clowns' rather than fools or jesters. Here's a little more about that.The Marx quote was from the Communist Manifesto, and indeed, ‘the idiocy of rural life.'Our episode on friendship.More on that hand-holding moment. John Garth's Tolkien and the Great War is well worth a read.Batmen are a thing, and nothing to do with DC.Sean Astin's autobiography There And Back Again is a very key read for anyone interested in the Jackson films.There's RP, there's Cockney and there's a whole LOT else.You know the potatoes meme. And you know the Sean Bean meme too.Support By-The-Bywater on Patreon.

Today, we are going to be talking all about one of my favorite topics; how to raise money to get our films made. I think every filmmaker wants to know how to make or get money for their films. But it becomes very challenging.My guest is an expert fundraiser, film financing consultant, facilitator, and author, Morrie Warshawski. He's facilitated a lot of fundraising throughout his 35 years career and has authored Shaking the Money Tree: The Art of Getting Grants and Donations for Film & Video, and The Fundraising Houseparty: How to Party with a Purpose and Raise Money for Your Cause. Shaking The Money Tree demystifies the art of fundraising for independent film and video projects for students, emerging, and seasoned media makers.Morrie has assisted artists, filmmakers, and non-profit organizations with strategic planning, organizational development, and marketing across the entertainment and other sectors. Some of his clients are Habitat for Humanity, The National Endowment for the Arts, and Western States Arts Federation.I really wanted to talk about the mistake filmmakers make when trying to fundraise. Morrie seemed like the right guy for the job and he delivered.It was interesting learning that Morrie initially studied at USC in hopes of going into filmmaking but ended up majoring in English. And followed on with an MA in English and the graduate Writers Workshop at the University of Iowa. He started working with independent videographers and filmmakers through the Bay Area video coalition in San Francisco and that's when he transitioned to fundraising.Morrie was generous with knowledge bombs and tips we all need when it comes to fundraising.He highlights in this interview how vital it is for filmmakers on the look for donors to have good comportment --- the basis of presenting oneself to the world. Another component is, understanding why they're doing the work and having a strong feeling that the work you're making must be made. And lastly, understanding where your strengths lie, and how you can surround yourself with workarounds for your deficits.Our conversation was pretty much enlightening and fun. Check the show notes for links to learn more about the work Morrie does and his books.Get a notebook and pen to jolt down gems and enjoy my conversation with Morrie Warshawski.

STOP.Before you get started with readers and writers workshop this year, we need to talk.I know you want to launch into your first reading and writing unit.  I know you're anxious to start that first novel or that first writing piece with your students.  It's exciting to start fresh.  BUT — before you do, don't.Have your properly set yourself up for success when it comes to launching readers and writers workshop?  Have you considered all.the.things. to make sure you have crossed all your t's and dotted all your i's? In this week's episode, I'm covering ALL the essential questions you should be asking yourself BEFORE you hit the ground running with your reading and writing curriculum.  From simple questions like: Where will your students keep their reading and writing materials? to more thought-provoking things to consider like: How will you fit conferencing into your workshop time?    …and everything in between.LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODEEPISODE 29: How to Launch Reader's Workshop in Your ClassroomEPISODE 30:  How to Launch Writer's Workshop in the Upper Elementary ClassroomEPISODE 62: Why You Need a "Share Chair" In Your Reading and Writing WorkshopRESOURCES:IntelliScanner (affiliate link)Online catalog like Book Source Classroom Organizer.  Smart phone apps like iBookshelf, Book Crawler, and Book Buddy  Launching Reader's and Writer's Workshop Bundle Grab these TWO FREEBIES inside our Members Resource LibraryTeacher's Guide to Reader's Workshop — under “Teacher Resources” sectionTeacher's Guide to Writer's Workshop — under “Teacher Resources” section

What Is The Best Diet For Longevity?And How Chuck Rose's Mom  110 Year Old Mom.  Who is now 111!We get bombarded everyday about eat this, no wait eat that!The information is overwhelming and frankly just too much.Meet Chuck Rose:Chuck Rose has spent most of the last 50 years customizing, evolving a set of simple, useful techniques to improve and integrate nutrition, fitness and mindbody connection, growing from an overweight kid mesmerized by ecstatic cartoon characters raving about the euphoria of sugar, into a lean, athletic adult who no longer quotes Tony the Tiger.       As part of his customizing journey, Rose decided to learn what he could from the bookshelves of one of the largest Barnes & Noble bookstores on Earth.  After 20 visits, he was able to survey the approximately 500 books in the health-related sections, choose what looked like the best 100, and read or skim all of them.  The conclusion: about 10 books were worth reading.  The other 90 you could use to wrap fish.  None of them articulated the Customize Yourself approach.  This situation necessitated writing the Customize Yourself book series.      In between pandemics, Rose also devotes time to exploring the art of cinema.  As founder, curator and moderator of Arthouse Film Festival (AFF), he has informed and entertained live audiences for 29 years, booking and interviewing 1,194 filmmakers and actors for AFF while also producing and moderating post-screening discussions and seminars for Paramount, Universal and SAG-AFTRA Foundation.      Spending time on both coasts, Rose has authored 30 screenplays, directed Vietnam Vets starring Danny Aiello, worked in the story department at Orion Pictures, served as a Contributing Editor at Movies USA and written feature articles for The Hollywood Reporter.     He has held faculty positions at Seton Hall University, Adelphi University and The New School for Social Research.  Rose is an alumnus of the Warner Bros. Writers Workshop, and holds an MA from the University of Southern California and a BFA from New York University.     His greatest joy is swimming in the Atlantic Ocean, or the Pacific, or whatever ocean is convenient.  While his 10 sitting-on-the-edge-of-the-planet summers as a lifeguard in Pt. Pleasant Beach, New Jersey are fading into history, he promises to stay fit enough to help out on a rough day. Ranking of best to worst diets: https://health.usnews.com/best-diet/best-diets-overallWith the Keto Diet being rated one of the WORST diets to be on, no wonder we have a weight problem in this country.It is amazing how many diets people blindly fall into, without thinking of any long term consequences or ill effects.  That is why Chuck and I both agree that customizing your own diet is the key to success!Chucks Book: https://www.amazon.com/Customize-Yourself-Nutrition-Learned-Mother-ebook/dp/B097LR781GSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/healthfitnessredefined)

Michael Knost is a Bram Stoker Award®-winning editor and author of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and supernatural thrillers. He has written in various genres and helmed multiple anthologies. His Writers Workshop of Horror won the 2009 Bram Stoker Award® in England for superior achievement in non-fiction. His critically acclaimed Writers Workshop of Science Fiction & Fantasy is an Amazon #1 bestseller. Return of the Mothman, Barbers and Beauties, and Author's Guide to Marketing with Teeth were all finalists for the Bram Stoker Award®. Michael is the host of a new podcast called The Author's Voice. He received the Horror Writers Association's Silver Hammer Award in 2015 for his work as the organization's mentorship chair. He also received the prestigious J.U.G. (Just Uncommonly Good) Award from West Virginia Writer's Inc. His Return of the Mothman is currently being filmed as a film adaption. He has taught writing classes and workshops at several colleges, conventions, online, and currently resides in Chapmanville, West Virginia with his wife, daughter, and a zombie goldfish.

Michael Goddart holds an MFA from the Writers Workshop at Bowling Green, and his articles have appeared in international spiritual journals. His Treatment for Bliss House was an Official Winner—Reality TV Show in the Hollywood Spiritual Film and Entertainment Festival. He is the author of acclaimed books about Spirituality, Reincarnation, Mind & Soul, Spiritual Teachings, Love, and Truth. To Learn more about Michael: Website   WE ARE UNSTOPPABLE TOGETHERYOU ARE THE BRAND® Premium binge worthy content. The Up or Out Network is reaching over 150m listeners each week. And we're not done yet… We can be heard on… Be sure to subscribe, you don't want to miss any of the good stuff.  C-Suite Network Transformation Radio iTunes iHeartRadio SiriusXM Stitcher Multiple online networks Over 15M impressions per month   Let us know what you would like and need to hear on a future episode. We are here to helping leaders develop high-performance habits, achieve excellence and We are Unstoppable Together.    Subscribe https://www.facebook.com/conniepheiffshow Follow Us on https://www.instagram.com/conniepheiffshow/ Love to hear your opinion at https://www.linkedin.com/in/conniepheiffshow/ Apply to be a guest at conniepheiffshow.com Looking for a high-performance coach to help you develop your business? Give Connie a call at 570.906.4395. 

Writing conferences used to be a nightmare in my classroom.They usually involved me and my trusty red pen going through a students' writing, marking it up— adding suggestion, highlighting misspelled words or missing punctuation.  And, after about 5 minutes or so, I'd had the paper back to students and move on to the next student.There was no talk of writing strategies, no mention of writing goals, no modeling methods to improve student writing.Nope - just a bunch of red lines (and likely frustrated, disengaged students). Yikes, I cringe at those early days when I thought that writing conferences were all about me.The thing about teaching (and really anything in life) is that you don't do better until you know better. Now, I know better.  The things that I know now are the things that shaped my entire approach to conducting a writing conference with students.  And you know what?  Meeting with my students to talk about their writing became SOOO much easier when I simplified my plan of action. If you've been getting a little too much mileage out of your red pen these days, too, then this episode has landed in your ear buds at just the right time.LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:EPISODE 27: Developing a Strong Classroom Management SystemEPISODE 30: How to Launch Writer's Workshop in the Upper Elementary ClassroomEPISODE 62: Why You Need a "Share Chair" In Your Reading and Writing WorkshopPOST: Back to School Series: Launching Writer's WorkshopRESOURCES: Student Writer's Notebook (Printable & Digital)Getting Started With Writers Workshop Unit

There are a lot of moving parts in the readers and writers workshop model.It takes a lot of coordination, planning, and modeling for reading and writing magic to happen.Reading and writing centers seem chaotic and mismanaged, you're constantly being interrupted during your small groups, and students still don't seem to know what they should be doing during independent work time.Is it really just too hard?  Should you just go back to traditional whole-class teaching?Maybe. OR - you could make a few small tweaks and get back on track.Chances are, with a few changes to your readers and writers workshop, you could have your workshops running like clockwork - and in return, help your students become strong readers and writers.Sound like a dream?  It's not!  In this week's podcast episode I'll share with your 7 common mistakes teachers are making during their literacy block AND how to fix them!For complete show notes, visit:  classroomnook.com/podcast/58-----------------LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:EPISODE 25: It's time to Fine-Tune Your Instruction with New Teaching Strategies and Best PracticesEPISODE 29: How to Launch Reader's Workshop in Your ClassroomEPISODE 30: How to Launch Writer's Workshop in the Upper Elementary ClassroomEPISODE 49: Pressing the "Restart" Button On the School YearReading Comprehension Strategies:EPISODE 41: Teaching Reading Comprehension StrategiesEPISODE 42: Reading Comprehension Instruction: How to Teach Making ConnectionsEPISODE 47: Reading Comprehension Strategies: How to Teach VisualizingEPISODE 51: Reading Comprehension Strategies: How to Teach Making PredictionsPOST: Setting Up Classroom Routines and ProceduresPOST: Back to School Series: Launching Readers WorkshopPOST: Back to School Series: Launching Writer's WorkshopRESOURCE: Getting Started With Reader's Workshop (printable & digital)Getting Started With Writer's Workshop (printable & dgitial) LINKtivities Interactive Learning GuidesGrab my FREE Routines and Procedures Checklist inside the Members Resource Library under “Classroom Management Resources.”

Are you guilty of spoon feeding your students ideas for what to write? I'm right there with you! We have all done it. We all have those students who just sit there, stare at the wall and say, “I don't know what to write.” Often we just intend to give them a quick idea or two as a spring board for their writing pieces, but more often than not, we can find ourselves verbally writing the whole piece for them.  Of course we do it because we just want them to be successful.  We don't want them to feel frustrated and shut down, so we just give them the whole kitchen sink.But - giving our students all the ideas prohibits them from developing the skill of how to generate their own writing ideas — a skill they will need not just in your classroom, but always.   When we teach students strategies for developing their own writing ideas, we give our students the freedom to write about their own topics of interest and give them permission to be inspired on their own for what to write about. And, in the end, that's what will make them LOVE writing. In today's episode, I want to give you some simple writing strategies to help your students generate their own ideas for writing.  For complete show notes visit:  classroomnook.com/podcast/52-------------------LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODEResource for Picture Illustration is the book, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg.Resource for Watermelon Seed Writing is the book, The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant.Grab my FREE Teacher's Guide to Writer's Workshop in my Member's Resource Library.Watermelon Graphic Organizer from my Getting Started in Writers Workshop unit Episode 31: How to Use a Reader's and Writer's Notebook in the Upper Elementary Classroom 

Debra Des Vignes joins us today on the Illuminate Podcast. Debra is the Founder of the Indiana Prison Writers Workshop. The nonprofit works to improve the lives of Indiana offenders through creative writing and expression. Debra began her career in the News industry and moved to working in the Nonprofit sector before starting the Indiana ... more »

Holly Martyn's life so far has been a miraculous mish-mash of hard knocks, hard work and great adventures. Growing up Mormon in a broken home, she was eventually placed in foster care until her high school graduation. Determined not to let her disadvantaged beginning ruin the rest of her life, at eighteen she bought a one-way ticket to Tel Aviv and with three hundred dollars in her pocket, set off on a solo journey to the Middle East and Europe, until finally finding her way to New York where she became a successful Wall Street executive. Now a writer and mother, she lives in Connecticut and California with her daughter and dog. Holly's first book, a memoir, details the year after her divorce as she adjusts to modern dating and finding love again while building a new and better life for her and her daughter. Holly is a graduate of Columbia University and has studied writing at the University of Iowa's Writers Workshop, Oxford University, University of Cambridge and holds a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Creative Writing from Queens University of Charlotte. Let me share a little about Holly's book, which launched amidst the pandemic, on March 15th 2020. Would It Kill You to Put on Some Lipstick: 1 Year And 100 Dates Holly Martyn has been dumped. Twice-divorced and a single parent, she is sitting in a spa feeling sorry for herself when she picks up a magazine and reads the advice Joan Rivers gives to console a friend in the same position: “Would it kill you to put on some lipstick? Get an on-line dating account, go on 100 dates and you'll meet somebody.” There you go, Holly decides, 100 dates. Problem solved. Framed around the question of might she find a nice boyfriend in 100 dates or less, she embarks upon a year-long dating journey that proves humorous, grueling and oftentimes poignant, forcing her to face a past she's been trying to escape much of her adult life. She will reconcile with a father she never knew and come to understand the impact of his absence on her choice of romantic partners. The 100 dates quest throws Holly in the path of an eclectic cast of characters, including a thirty-three year old African American fireman and a sixty-two year old CEO with whom she falls in love, the man who challenges her to find her father. The story concludes with hard-won insights about the path to partnership, forgiveness and finding happiness in midlife. www.hollymartyn.com  

The doctor is in! This week features none other than the TV Script Doctor herself, Sarah McLaughlin, who also happens to be a successful comedy writer on shows such as That 70's Show and Drop Dead Diva. Growing up in New York, Sarah McLaughlin wasn't allowed to watch television… fascinated by the forbidden fruit, she pursued journalism at the University of Colorado, and before long she was in Los Angeles working as a production assistant on the final season of Home Improvement. On Home Improvement, she fell in love with scripted television, but didn't know anything about the industry. She used her time there wisely, talking to as many people in different TV jobs as she could, and reading as many scripts as she could get her hands on. After taking a course at UCLA and writing some spec scripts, she landed a spot in the Warner Brothers Writers Workshop. Though tremendously helpful, it didn't directly land her a writing gig. However, she was able to use her position as a writer's assistant on That 70's Show to pitch and write her own episode, and her writing career took off! After a few short stints on other shows, she ended back on That 70's Show, where she worked her way up for several seasons. She went on to work on South Park, and sell pilots to MTV and Sony Television, before landing work on her current show, Drop Dead Diva. Between her staff experience, and her work as a script evaluator and creative consultant for the Warner Bros. Writers Workshop and The Disney/ABC writers fellowship, Sarah understands what it takes to have your script go from the “reject” pile to the “yes” pile. In this podcast, she shares many great tips on how to improve your spec or pilot script, as well as sharing how a TV episode goes from idea to finished product. Sarah works as a consultant to both new and working writers through her website: http://tvscriptdoctor.com Follow Sarah on Twitter: @tvscriptdoctor Buy Gray's book for only $4.99! Look for it on Amazon – How To Break In To TV Writing: Insider Interviews. Didn't get your questions asked? Make sure you follow Gray on Twitter (@GrayJones) so you can get the scoop on who is being interviewed and how to get your questions in. Also check out our TV Writer Twitter Database to find Twitter addresses for over 1,200 TV writers. Find our previous episodes and other resources at www.tvwriterpodcast.com or on Gray's YouTube channel. First published December 17, 2011.

“The best writers in town have everything in their arsenal.” Janine Sherman Barrois is our guest this week, and she knows what she's talking about! After growing up in Massachusetts, Janine Sherman Barrois moved to Virginia in high school, and began writing for the school paper. She quickly learned that her love was not of reporting facts, but of telling stories. She attended Howard University, where on the advice of her roommate's dad, director Gilbert Moses, she did a major in English, and a minor in film, so she could read more books. She moved to Los Angeles… Janine is quick to remind the viewer that it took a few years of odd jobs before she was able to land her first staff gig. An important step along the way was the Warner Bros. Writers Workshop… she had previously been denied, but succeeded in landing a place in the workshop when she paired up with a writing partner. She and her writing partner got several TV comedy staff gigs, including Lush Life, Eddie Murphy's The PJ's, and The Jamie Foxx Show. Then, after getting some attention from a feature script they wrote, they got a job on Third Watch. After the first season, Janine stayed in drama, while her partner went back to comedy. After several seasons of Third Watch, Janine worked for several seasons on ER, ending up at the EP level. Then she auditioned for Criminal Minds — and is careful to point out that they actually read her writing samples, though she was an EP already — and joined the staff as EP at the beginning of season 6. Janine was nominated for five NAACP Image Awards and a Humanitas Award for her writing. She also serves on the board of the William H. Johnson Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to giving scholarships to African-American Contemporary artists. Buy Gray's book for only $4.99! Look for it on Amazon – How To Break In To TV Writing: Insider Interviews. Didn't get your questions asked? Make sure you follow Gray on Twitter (@GrayJones) so you can get the scoop on who is being interviewed and how to get your questions in. Also check out our TV Writer Twitter Database to find Twitter addresses for over 1,200 TV writers. Find our previous episodes and other resources at www.tvwriterpodcast.com or on Gray's YouTube channel. First published June 30, 2012.

Thank you so much for tuning in! Why writers workshop in middle school? Very early in my teaching career, I noticed that many of my middle school students didn't really like to read or write at school, but they did like to express themselves. Notice I said “at school” because some of the children read a lot, (like the entire Harry Potter series) but they didn't necessarily read what I put in front of them. I also noticed that students didn't want to write because they'd never been given a real reason to write about what matters to them personally. They also enjoyed making up stories, so I decided that my way to “hook” kids into reading and to practice writing skills was to teach them how writers actually write in real life situations. That was 20 years ago. Guess what? Kids haven't changed much in 20 years about their distaste for reading and writing in middle school. It's much more fun to talk to friends and be on their cell phone, and yet kids love to learn about the things that interest them. Motivating middle schoolers to write and read is a daunting task, but if you allow students to express themselves and connect with each other, you'll be surprised by how much they will write and read.   Writers Workshop Framework allows students the connectivity they crave  Preteens and teens spend most of their time online. According to a  survey conducted in 2018 by the Pew Research Center which collected data on teen consumption of social media, 95% of all teens have access to a smartphone, and this is “nearly universal among teens from different genders, races, ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. ”  Additionally, 45% of students are online “almost constantly”(Pew Research). 40% of 13-17 year olds surveyed said that their main reason for being online is their need for human connection with family and friends.   All human beings crave connectivity, and a writers workshop framework in an ELA or other writing classroom can do this for them. A writers workshop provides a mix of both interactive connections as well as independent work time.    Master teachers of the writers workshop in middle school Also early on in my teaching career, I read Nancie Atwell's book, In the Middle and Linda Rief's book, Seeking Diversity: Language Arts with Adolescents where I learned about the writers workshop method of teaching. After reading and studying both books, I realized that I wanted to use writers workshop to teach my students, too. It also helps that I took a course that used both of those books, thank you to my secondary English language arts curriculum professor, Dr. Daniel, for introducing these books to me in her course. Student voice and choice in workshop What I learned from these excellent mentor teachers and from my own students is that voice and choice matter. When we just give students assignments day in and day out, they don't really feel motivated to complete those assignments even with a grade attached. Pride and hard work are overshadowed by getting tasks completed, so getting students to revise can be difficult, too. However, with a workshop approach, students are much more engaged in their learning because in a writers workshop, students are given a voice where they can often choose what they read and write about. How writers workshop is structured Writers workshop needs to have moments where kids can have some movement and discussion time, especially in middle school. A true writers workshop has three components: mini-lesson, independent work time as teacher conferences with students, and share time. Atwell and Rief both seem to give share time at the end of the workshop. I have whole class share time after the mini-lesson and partner share time at the end of the workshop(end of class). A typical 50 minute day in my writers workshop looks something like this:     5-10 minutes Students enter, gather in front with journals and complete a bell ringer. My bell ringers are always a review of the previous day or getting them thinking about the day's mini-lesson topic. For example, last Tuesday, when students came back from break, I had them write down a writing goal. Then, I taught them about SMART goals during the mini-lesson. 10 minutes I teach an interactive mini-lesson and students share with each other and whole class (Students are never forced to read aloud their writing in my class.) This is where I teach grammar, vocabulary, model writing or reading skills. I don't have a set schedule as to when I teach each type of skill because it depends on what we're working on. However, I do make sure students are exposed to all of these types of skills and I keep track of them in my lesson plans. 20 minutes Students go to their seats to write or read, and I conference with them and/or grade   10 minutes Students share with nearby neighbors, pack up and log out of computers, clean up and that sort of thing. I don't review at the end of the class period, I do that the next day during the mini-lesson. In my creative writing courses, most students read and complete reading workshop assignments on Fridays; however, when students finish a piece of writing before others, they default to reading. With so much writing, do you grade everything? No way do I grade everything students write. I don't read 130 daily student writings either. There's no way I could possibly do that. This is why students share with each other.  When I do grade, I'm looking for very specific things - whatever I taught during the mini-lesson should be applied to their current assignment. My mini-lessons are based on the skills I know they need to master content related standards.  I've also learned to have students turn in ONE assignment per week, and during their bi-weekly conference, I grade their journals as well. I assess according to whatever standard I taught that week. Students are given a student-friendly, standards based rubric. I only focus on one standard per week with my assessments. Assignments lead to projects. Therefore, each assignment is part of a larger project. These projects lead students through much of the writing process. I assess their projects as well, but I also have students self-assess as part of that grade. Generally, my gradebook contains 15 grades by the end of each 9 week quarter. I do ALL of my grading at school because I grade as we go.  How you can try out a writers workshop week in your classroom I have something for you to be able to try out a writers workshop for a week in your classroom to see if you and your students like this learning framework. Use the START WRITE NOW GUIDE. Click the link here: Start Write Now Guide  

This week, we chat about the recent DGA report on female and minority TV directors and how they directed 50% of all episodic TV this year. Then, we interview writer Samantha McIntyre, who recently wrote Netflix's Unicorn Store, directed by Brie Larson. Samantha has written for HBO's Bored to Death, TBS's People of Earth and is an alumnus of both the Warner Bros. Writers Workshop and the Sundance Screenwriters Lab (where Unicorn Store received the Annenberg Film Fellowship Grant). Samantha is currently a Supervising Producer on NBC's upcoming musical dramedy, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist.