Desiree Brown & Michael Evans

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Sarie ReadsApril Book Recs!It’s April and time for book recs! She’s Not Sorry - Mary KubicaMeghan Michaels is trying to find a balance between being a single mom and working full-time as an ICU nurse when a patient named Caitlin arrives in her ward with a traumatic brain injury. They say she jumped from a bridge and plunged over twenty feet to the train tracks below.Choice - Neel Mukherjee"How ought one to live?" This is the question that obsesses London-based publi...2024-04-0323 min

Young Eager Writers Podcast"I'm a little tricky like that" | Let's Talk About FanfictionOur lovely YEW Podcast Video Editor, Melina Kenyon, joins Michael and Desirée for an exciting and entertaining conversation about Fanfiction! REFERENCES https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sAT431Y-QQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbGLXPGaZGY MORE ABOUT YOUNG EAGER WRITERS Website: https://www.youngeagerwriters.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngeagerwriters/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/yewassociation TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youngeagerwriters FOLLOW DESIRÉE Instagram: https://www.in...2022-12-0853 min

Young Eager Writers Podcast"“Don’t make a world like me” | What does your Zodiac sign say about you as a writer?On this episode of the Young Eager Writers Podcast, Desirée and Michael read about what their zodiac signs say about them as writers. MORE ABOUT YOUNG EAGER WRITERS Website: https://www.youngeagerwriters.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngeagerwriters/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/yewassociation TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youngeagerwriters FOLLOW DESIRÉE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desibpoetry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/desibpoetry Website: https://www.desireebrown.com/ FO...2022-11-0940 min

Young Eager Writers Podcast"I'm a writing prompt girlie" | Writing Advice ReactionsListen as our hosts Desirée and Michael give their feedback on some different writing advice and tips! REFERENCES Grammarly Blog: 30 Writing Tips to Help You Get Started https://www.grammarly.com/blog/writing-tips/ MORE ABOUT YOUNG EAGER WRITERS Website: https://www.youngeagerwriters.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngeagerwriters/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/yewassociation TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youngeagerwriters FOLLOW DESIRÉE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desibpoetry/ Tw...2022-10-2648 min

Young Eager Writers Podcast"I was a writer before I was a reader" | Reading Like a WriterSee how our YEW team steps into the shoes of their favorite authors on this week’s podcast episode! Sit down with Michael and Desirée as they discuss their habits as readers while also being writers, featuring special guest Aditi Karanam, YEW’s very own Blog Director and Assistant Book Club Lead. REFERENCES “Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982” by Cho Nam-ju “On the Origin of Stories” by Brian Boyd “Proxy” -- A (Star Said) Dystopian Novel “The Wolf Den” by Elodie Harper MORE ABOUT YOUNG EAGE...2022-10-1239 min

Young Eager Writers Podcast"If you're going to include this in your writing, question it" | Socioeconomic Tropes in WritingWelcome back! Dive deep with YEW this week as Desirée and Michael explore the familiar ways socioeconomics tie into reading, as well as how these tropes are beginning to evolve in the writing community. MORE ABOUT YOUNG EAGER WRITERS Website: https://www.youngeagerwriters.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngeagerwriters/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/yewassociation TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youngeagerwriters FOLLOW DESIRÉE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desibpoetry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/desibpoetry ...2022-10-0147 min

Young Eager Writers Podcast"It's all a beautiful, messy stew" | Writing & Mental HealthSee how Michael and Desiree explore the connection between being a writer and caring for your mental health in this week's episode. Watch as they share personal accounts of honoring their dreams, share experiences with using writing to cope with life changes, and talk about the different ways that a writer career can look. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9-7ahd0ADKg MORE ABOUT YOUNG EAGER WRITERS Website: https://www.youngeagerwriters.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngeagerwriters/ Twitter: https://twitter.com...2022-09-1446 min

Young Eager Writers Podcast"I'm just hibernating" | Strengthening Your Written Voice with Jacqui CastleThis week's episode of the YEW Podcast features author and educator, Jacqui Castle. Tune in as Michael and Desirée join Jacqui as she shares her origin story, early experiences with journalism, and getting inside your character's head. FOLLOW JACQUI CASTLE Website: https://www.jacquicastlewrites.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacquicastlewrites/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JCastleWrites Read "The Seclusion": https://bookshop.org/books/the-seclusion/9781947848511 Read "The Chasm": https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781950301331 MORE ABOUT YOUNG EAGER WRITERS Website: https://www.youngeagerwriters.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/y...2022-08-3143 min

Young Eager Writers Podcast"Yo... is that me?" | Writing about people you knowWe're back! Join Desiree and Michael on this week's episode, as they share tips and stories on writing characters inspired by people you may meet or know. MORE ABOUT YOUNG EAGER WRITERS Website: https://www.youngeagerwriters.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngeagerwriters Twitter: https://twitter.com/yewassociation TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youngeagerwriters FOLLOW DESIRÉE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desibpoetry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/desibpoetry Website: https://www.desireebrown.com/ FOLLOW MICHAEL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mevansinked/ Twitter: https://twitter.com...2022-08-2938 min

Young Eager Writers Podcast"We're still begunning" | Our Origin StoriesWe're back! Desirée Brown and Michael Evans join forces once again to host the reboot of the Young Eager Writers Podcast. MORE ABOUT YOUNG EAGER WRITERS Website: https://www.youngeagerwriters.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngeagerwriters Twitter: https://twitter.com/yewassociation TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youngeagerwriters FOLLOW DESIRÉE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desibpoetry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/desibpoetry Website: https://www.desireebrown.com/ FOLLOW MICHAEL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mevansinked/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mevansinked Website: https...2022-08-2943 min

Application: The TYPO3 Community PodcastThank you TYPO3 Guidebook Contributors!On today’s brief episode of Application, the TYPO3 Community Podcast, I speak with Felicity Brand, a fellow team member at Open Strategy Partners and author of the TYPO3 guidebook, which we've been putting together for the last couple of years here at Open Strategy Partners. It's a real privilege for us to help channel the work of the TYPO3 community, and we feel it's time that more people heard about it. We would like to give an appreciation round for everyone who contributed to the TYPO3 guide book.An enormous thank you to: A...2021-05-1207 min

Young Eager Writers PodcastUsing Instagram like a boss!In this episode, Brian McBride, author of Love and the Sea and Everything in Between, gives his advice for using Instagram to create a strong writing community and talks about publishing three books in one year. Learn more about Brian at brianmcbrideauthor.com or discover more episodes at youngeagerwriters.org 2020-06-2430 min

Young Eager Writers PodcastOuter Banks Creator Shannon Burke on StorytellingIn this episode, Shannon Burke, co-creator and writer of the hit Netflix series Outer Banks, talks about how he got his start in writing, publishing novels with Random House, writing for Netflix, and shares some exclusive insights on the writing process for Season 2. Watch this episode on YouTube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bzba8LQS0Gs&feature=youtu.be or discover more episodes at youngeagerwriters.org 2020-05-2426 min

Young Eager Writers PodcastHealthy living for writersIn this first episode of Season two, Michael Evans speaks with Brittney Kristina about maintaining mental and physical wellness for writers (especially during trying times) as well as her insights about publishing two books as a teenager. Follow Brittney's blog at mindfullybrittney.com or discover more episodes at youngeagerwriters.org 2020-04-2243 min

Young Eager Writers PodcastStorytelling with movementIn this episode, Adrianna Brown speaks to her sister Desiree about storytelling in her choreography, receiving a master's degree in philosophy before age 20, and her advice on developing narratives on topics one hasn't experienced themselves. Learn about Adrianna Eve Company at adriannaeve.com or discover more episodes at youngeagerwriters.org 2019-12-1118 min

Young Eager Writers PodcastApplying to MFA programsOn this episode, Will Walker talks to Desiree about his journey from dropping out of high school to his acceptance at University of Central Florida's graduate school. Will shares his process for applying to Master of Fine Arts programs, the components of the application, and his advice to students applying to college (undergraduate and graduate). Find more episodes at www.youngeagerwriters.org 2019-12-1016 min

Young Eager Writers PodcastPainting, poetry, & personal essayOn this episode, Susanna Parkhill talks to Desiree about her experience in the UNC-Charlotte English Honors Program, writing personal essay, her relationship with poetry and painting, and ways for introverts to find real-life inspiration. Read Susanna's article with the chic us at thechic.us/how-to-follow-your-passion-and-dreams/ or find more episodes at www.youngeagerwriters.org 2019-11-1314 min

Young Eager Writers PodcastBuilding your writing communityOn this episode, Mel Torrefranca tells Michael about her former website blog, The Young Author's Journal, and how she contributed to her own writing community. Follow Mel on Instagram @meltorrefranca and check out her website at meltorrefranca.com. To hear Melissa discuss her upcoming novel, listen to the full version of this episode at www.youngeagerwriters.org 2019-11-0813 min

Young Eager Writers PodcastResearch like a writerOn this episode, Daniel Seamon speaks to Desiree about successful tactics to researching like a writer, writing his three novels during NaNoWriMo, and drawing inspiration from historical events. Find more episodes at www.youngeagerwriters.org 2019-11-0416 min

Young Eager Writers PodcastWriting graphic novelsOn this episode, Chris Williams tells Desiree about selling his work at comic conventions, managing multiple projects, and his inspiration from Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Follow Chris on Instagram @etchnman or find more episodes at www.youngeagerwriters.org 2019-10-1615 min

Young Eager Writers PodcastWattpad, podcasts, & secrets of successOn this episode, Josie Miller joins Michael via web chat to talk about Wattpad, authenticity, her plan to success, and her advice to "just do it!" Discover more about Josie at https://linktr.ee/thejosiemiller. To hear about Josie's podcast, "Write Night," and what Josie learned from writing her first novel, find the full version of this episode at www.youngeagerwriters.org 2019-10-0914 min

Young Eager Writers PodcastSubmitting poetryOn this episode, Jarrett Moseley speaks to Desiree about submitting poetry for publication, his love for James Tate, and the importance of writing for yourself. Read Jarrett's work here at https://homologylit.com/2019/08/01/jarrett-moseley/ or find more episodes at www.youngeagerwriters.org 2019-10-0213 min

Young Eager Writers PodcastAge is just a number!On this episode, Millie Florence speaks to Michael about publishing two novels by age fifteen, NaNoWriMo, and how she learned to develop writing instincts. Discover more about Millie at millieflorence.com. To hear Millie talk about being homeschooled and fun marketing tactics, find the full version of this episode at www.youngeagerwriters.org 2019-09-2512 min

Young Eager Writers PodcastOvercoming the pressure of writingOn this episode, Aly Jordan talks to Desiree about writing groups, Rainbow Rowell, and overcoming the pressure of writing. Find more episodes at www.youngeagerwriters.org 2019-09-1816 min

Young Eager Writers PodcastSelf publishing & time managementOn this episode, Michael Evans speaks to Desiree about writing three novels, the process of self-publishing, and finding and managing time to write as a high school student. Discover more about Michael at mevansinked.com. Wanna hear Michael discuss transitioning out of high school and into the world of writing? Find the full version at www.youngeagerwriters.org 2019-09-1214 min

Young Eager Writers PodcastPoetry, The Breakfast Club, & reading like a writerOn this episode, Desiree talks to Michael about publishing her first poetry collection, attending craft talks at New York University's MFA program in Paris, and tips for reading like a writer. To see Skye the Goldendoodle's guest appearance on this episode, visit https://youtu.be/cFHv7plkYl8. To hear Desiree discuss her favorite elements of John Hughes' The Breakfast Club and the YEW Conference, find the full version at www.youngeagerwriters.org 2019-09-0710 min

Young Eager Writers PodcastIntroductionWelcome to the Young Eager Writers Podcast! In this introduction, Desiree Brown (executive director), Aly Jordan (marketing manager), and Michael Evans (YEW coordinator) discuss how they came together and each became a part of the Young Eager Writers Association. Join us every Wednesday for interviews with some of the amazing young writers blazing their own paths and sharing some insight along the way. To find out more, visit youngeagerwriters.org 2019-09-0403 min