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MFA WritersRerelease: Steven Duong — Iowa Writers’ WorkshopSchool's out for spring break! The pod team is resting and recharging this month, so we're bringing you one of our favorites from earlier this season. We'll be back with new episodes in two weeks.
Welcome to Season 3! It’s finally time to tackle the oldest and most famous MFA of them all: the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. On this episode, Steven Duong and Jared discuss whether Iowa lives up to its competitive stereotype, the challenges and freedoms of playing with writing conventions and constraints, and why he—a long-time poet—decided to pursue a fiction degree.
Steven...
2023-03-2850 minMFA WritersSteven Duong — Iowa Writers’ WorkshopWelcome to Season 3! It’s finally time to tackle the oldest and most famous MFA of them all: the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. On this episode, Steven Duong and Jared discuss whether Iowa lives up to its competitive stereotype, the challenges and freedoms of playing with writing conventions and constraints, and why he—a long-time poet—decided to pursue a fiction degree.
Steven Duong is a writer from San Diego, California. He is the recipient of fellowships from the Academy of American Poets, the Watson Foundation, and the University of Iowa, and his poems, stories, and essays can be found...
2022-08-1650 min
Stop Writing Alone[Happy Campers Interview] Tammy Breitweiser | PUSH Groups & BeyondThis episode is part of the Happy Campers Interview series. Since April 2020, Nicole Rivera has been hosting an online writing community intensive called the Happy Campers Club. Now Nicole is writing the Stop Writing Alone book about all of her experience with writing community, and wanted to the perspective from the members in the club. This is one interview toward that end. Tammy Breitweiser returns to the Stop Writing Alone podcast to discuss all things writing community — from her own PUSH Groups and courses she leads for writers, to the places and spaces she...
2021-10-211h 01Stop Writing AloneFinding A Way Back InWe all get a bit lost in the woods sometimes. Whether it is a blank page, the muddy middle, or just getting lost in the humdrum routines no longer serving us, this week Nicole examines a three step technique she uses to find her way back in the direction she desires in these moments. Sign up to receive Friday Night Writes emails, including the link to the monthly Writing Prompt Party! https://mailchi.mp/cc1507dc3fbd/friday-night-writes Mentioned in this episode: The article about taking a break from your...
2021-05-2718 min
Stop Writing AloneWhy I Haven't Invested in an MFA ProgramAs the school year comes to an end, and the world turns to celebrating grads, Nicole often finds herself thinking about her own pursuit of higher education. In this week's episode she discusses why she thinks she no longer wonders why she hasn't investing in an MFA program as a writer thus far. Sign up to receive Friday Night Writes emails, including the link to the monthly Writing Prompt Party! https://mailchi.mp/cc1507dc3fbd/friday-night-writes Mentioned in this episode: I HAVE TWO GUEST PASSES FOR MASTERCLASS AGAIN! FIRST...
2021-05-2029 min
The Accidental InspirationalistEpisode 30 - Happy Poetry Month!This is the one where I read Billy Collin's Poem "On Turning Ten" and give you insight on how to use it as inspiration for your own writing.
2021-04-0109 minThe Accidental InspirationalistEpisode 29 - Amazon Has Voodoo Dolls, But Not Reindeer - A ReadingThe one where I read my story!
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2021-03-0504 minThe Accidental InspirationalistEpisode 28 - QuickwritesNewsletter: https://mailchi.mp/f99ff5fdfc67/newsletter-sign-up
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2021-02-1109 min
Stop Writing AloneSubmit Your WritingNicole loves her annual writing challenges. This year she's tackling 52 submissions in 52 weeks. She's two and a half weeks in, so she's sharing what she has learned so far and what you need to think about when you are ready to submit your work. STOP READING ALONE STARTS NEXT WEEK!! TO READ MORE ABOUT AND SIGN UP FOR THIS ROUND OF STOP READING ALONE: https://mailchi.mp/9a52918d0c5b/9ugj3fuo59 This week's episode was sponsored by Stop Writing Alone Ko-Fi page! https://ko...
2021-01-2149 minThe Accidental InspirationalistEpisode 27 - Why Would I Read the Same Poem for A Week?The one where I talk about the writing and reading insights I glean from rereading Four Hours in Paris by Cynthia Zarin for a week.
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2021-01-0907 min
Teachers on Fire179 - What's Your ONE WORD for 2021?What’s YOUR One Word for 2021? Join host Tim Cavey and seven educators for a heart-warming conversation of shared hopes and dreams for growth and transformation in 2021.
Welcome to Roundtables: livestreamed conversations meant to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.
HERE WERE the QUESTIONS THAT GUIDED OUR DISCUSSION
Q1 - Who are you and what is your current CONTEXT in education?
Q2 - As we say goodbye to 2020, what's one thing you're taking with you? Let's share some lessons, some growth moments, or unexpected HIGHLIGHTS.
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2021-01-0959 min
Teachers on Fire179 - What's Your ONE WORD for 2021?What’s YOUR One Word for 2021? Join host Tim Cavey and seven educators for a heart-warming conversation of shared hopes and dreams for growth and transformation in 2021.Welcome to Roundtables: livestreamed conversations meant to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.HERE WERE the QUESTIONS THAT GUIDED OUR DISCUSSIONQ1 - Who are you and what is your current CONTEXT in education?Q2 - As we say goodbye to 2020, what's one thing you're taking with you? Let's share some lessons, some growth moments, or unexpected HIGHLIGHTS.Q3 - In your mind, wh...
2021-01-0959 min
Teachers on Fire177 - TAMMY BREITWEISER: Learning, Writing, and Embracing RejectionsTAMMY BREITWEISER is a primary teacher, prolific writer, and podcaster. Her commitment to the learning of her students is matched only by her dedication to personal growth; complacency is not a word you will ever associate with Tammy. On her Twitter profile, she writes “I am the Accidental Inspirationalist and a writer who is a Force of Nature.” After following her content for any length of time, you’ll see that she is exactly that.
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2020-12-2635 min
Teachers on Fire177 - TAMMY BREITWEISER: Learning, Writing, and Embracing RejectionsTAMMY BREITWEISER is a primary teacher, prolific writer, and podcaster. Her commitment to the learning of her students is matched only by her dedication to personal growth; complacency is not a word you will ever associate with Tammy. On her Twitter profile, she writes “I am the Accidental Inspirationalist and a writer who is a Force of Nature.” After following her content for any length of time, you’ll see that she is exactly that.FOLLOW TammyOn Twitter @TLBreit (https://twitter.com/TLBREIT)On Instagram @InspireTammyB (https://www.instagram.com/inspiretammyb/)On her website at https...
2020-12-2635 minThe Accidental InspirationalistEpisode 26 - The One Where I Talk about BooksIn this episode, I share the books I am excited about this week and where they came from!
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2020-12-1508 minThe Accidental InspirationalistEpisode 25 - Season of ProductivitySign up for the Free Bradbury Challenge here.
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2020-12-0209 minThe Accidental InspirationalistEpisode 24 - The One Where I Talk about PromptsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=8406607
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2020-11-1906 minThe Accidental InspirationalistEpisode 23 - Weekly ReviewThe one where I talk about my weekly review process and how I create my Weekend Coffee Share post.
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2020-11-0609 minThe Accidental InspirationalistEpisode 22 - What Did You Write in Your Notebook?The one where I talk about what I wrote about in my notebook. It is my latest "most asked question"!
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2020-10-3016 minThe Accidental InspirationalistEpisode 6 - Let's Talk about Natalie GoldbergThe one where I talk about Writing Down the Bones
2020-10-3009 minThe Accidental InspirationalistEpisode 21 - Seven Things I Have LearnedThe one where I share seven things I have learned in life!
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2020-10-2212 minThe Accidental InspirationalistBonus: Let's Talk about NanoWriMoWhat are the needs you want to fulfill with nanowrimo?
It can be for everyone.
Let's talk about it.
2020-10-1809 minThe Accidental InspirationalistLet's Talk About NotebooksThe one where I talk about notebooks! The ones I like and what I put in each one.
2020-10-1829 min
StoryADay presents: I, WRITER - A Writing Podcast about Building a Successful Writing Practice165 - Tammy Breitweiser Loves A ChallengeWe're a week away from StoryADay May. Take the WRITER Code workshop here: https://storyaday.org/writer-code Find out more about StoryADay Superstars, our writing community: https://www.storyaday.com/superstars-2020 Today's episode is a conversation with Tammy Breitweiser whose flash fiction has been published in The Ninja Writers Monthly, Spelk, Clover and White, and Elephants Never. Her essay is in the I Wrote it Anyway anthology. You can connect with Tammy through Twitter @TLBREIT or through her medium page https://medium.com/@tammybreitweiser. Sign up for her newsletter here. In this interview s...
2020-04-2538 min