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Good Day Clermont!Summer Scholars ProgramJenn Radt, Assistant Dean Student Affairs & Services and head of the UC Clermont Summer Scholars Program, along with scholars Emma Swofford, and Melaina Smith talk about the benefits of this program in helping students transition into college. UC Clermont College Connect Clermont
2024-06-2818 min
Authors on StrikeQ&A (Random Questions)Melaina and Emma read your questions for this special episode’s Q&A. And also congratulations to Brennan for winning last episode’s prompt challenge! Feat. poem “Writer’s Block” by Emma, Marks of the Extraordinary Chapter 5 part 1, by Emma, and all of your questions!
2021-04-2141 minAuthors on StrikeQ+A Question Mark? (Help us out this episode!)Melaina and Emma Consider doing a Q+A next episode, but they need your help in order to make it happen. Get all the details in this episode, send in all your questions about anything, and get your friends to help out too! Thanks! (This means a lot to the both of them) Feat. “I Can’t Speak” poem by Emma, “Marks of the Extraordinary” Chapter 4.3 by Emma, and Intermission by Emma.
2021-03-2425 minAuthors on StrikeA Cool QuestionMelaina hosts a short episode, sharing a silly poem, and giving out a new prompt so you can get creative. She also asks listeners a simple question so she and Emma can better understand your view into the awesome world of creative writing.
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2021-03-1005 minAuthors on StrikeCurious CharactersMelaina and Emma talk about characters and read poems and give you prompts! Featuring intermission by Josiah, poem by Emma, and Marks of the Extraordinary Chapter 4 part 2
2021-02-2445 minAuthors on StrikeInside Inspiration and Everything EditingMelaina and Emma continue to talk writing with a conversation on editing and inspiration. Featuring poem, “To Walk a Day in Someone Else’s Shoes” by Melaina, Intermission by Melaina, and Marks of the Extraordinary Chapter 4 part 1, by Emma. Be sure to visit our website, authorsonstrike.weebly.com, and email us at authorsonstrike@gmail.com! Or you can send us a voice message using the following link. Voice message link: https://anchor.fm/authors-on-strike/message
2021-02-1034 minAuthors on StrikeInvisible ImageryIn this episode, a listener named Zoë reads a poem she wrote called “Hope.” Melaina and Emma also talk about the process of writing poetry, and what it means to them. Voice message link: https://anchor.fm/authors-on-strike/message
2021-01-2730 minAuthors on StrikeBig Books and Baffling BunniesMelaina and Emma enjoy their time reading poems, talking about books they’re working on, and creating an all new chance for your writing to be shared with a prompt challenge for each episode! (More information can be found at authorsonstrike.weebly.com) Featuring poem, “Helpless”, by Emma, and excerpt from Avery Gummy Worm’s book, and Intermission script, “Me or the Bunny?” written by Mallory. Email them at authorsonstrike@gmailcom, or send them a voice message at this link: https://anchor.fm/authors-on-strike/message
2021-01-1332 minAuthors on StrikeHoliday Challenge Champion Officially Announced!In this bonus Episode, Melaina and Emma are announcing the winner of the very first ever Authors On Strike Challenge! They will be reading the winner’s story, and talking about their favorite holiday treats! Be sure to email them at authorsonstrike@gmail.com with your feedback and writing, or voice message them using this link: https://anchor.fm/authors-on-strike/message Also make sure to check out the new AOS website! authorsonstrike.weebly.com Make sure to keep writing this Christmas! We’ll be back in January!
2020-12-2411 minAuthors on StrikeHoliday HavocMelaina & Emma have fun in this special holiday episode of Authors On Strike with fresh, funny poems, and stories! They also present AOS’s very first challenge! To see more about this challenge, email us at authorsonstrike@gmail.com. Also be sure to voice message us! Challenge Story Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1--Fpqjl7XqwFpBpMI8OKhrU3ekJG30ux9Tg9NV_J2uY/edit
2020-12-1647 minAuthors on StrikeDoors to Darkness Ft. Avery-Guest HostMelaina and Emma jump right into creative writing again with guest host Avery! Includes poem “The Abyss” by Melaina, “Marks of the Extraordinary” chapter 2 by Emma, and Intermission by Zoë. Also includes important information about December 16th’s Christmas episode. Voice message link: https://anchor.fm/authors-on-strike/message Email: authorsonstrike@gmail.com P.S. Hey guys!! Sorry about this being published an hour late! I actually originally published it on time, but there was a problem with the editing so I unpublished and fixed it. Thanks for being our listeners! You guys are awesome!💙 -Melaina
2020-12-0245 minAuthors on StrikePoems, Pennies, and PerfectionMelaina and Emma continue their mission to bring creative writing into the curriculum at public schools, and to spread the word! Featuring the poem “Shards” by Melaina, Intermission ad “We Want Your Pennies” written by Brennan, and an all new feedback section, with words from our listeners. Voice message link: https://anchor.fm/authors-on-strike/message
2020-11-1837 minAuthors on StrikeWelcome to AOSAOS is a new group that we started to attempt to increase the amount of creative writing in school curriculums. The hosts, Melaina and Emma, have created this podcast to help others understand the importance of writing, while having fun along the way. This episode includes readings of poems by both hosts, and an introduction to the movement by the young writers.
2020-11-0440 min