Asali Solomon, author of Disgruntled, talks to co-host Nicole Nelson about writing a young protagonist, developing characters from plot, taking an episodic approach to novel writing, and more.
In the second half, debut novelist Tracy Barone, author of Happy Family, talks about pacing the novel, drawing from her experience as a screenwriter and playwright, and writing toward an end that she envisioned early on.
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(Broadcast date: June 8, 2016)
a weekly radio program hosted by author Barbara DeMarco-Barrett and co-host Marrie Stone, on the art and business of writing. More on the show, writers, and writing at penonfire.com. Follow us on Twitter @WOWkuciFM and Facebook at Writers on Writing KUCI-FM.
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Friday, June 17, 2016
Karan Bajaj and Christopher LeGras
Karan Bajaj joins Marrie Stone to talk about his latest novel, The Yoga of Max's Discontent. Karan discusses the importance of showing character through action instead of reflection, how yoga and meditation have improved his writing, the value of living a bold life, and more.
In the second half, Chris LeGras shares his debut novel in stories, Weather to Fly. Chris talks about writing the book you want to write, instead of the book you think the world wants. He argues that living a rich life of varied experiences produces rich books of interest. Story, he says, is more important than fancy words. Click below to hear many more words of writerly wisdom.
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(Broadcast date: June 15, 2016)
In the second half, Chris LeGras shares his debut novel in stories, Weather to Fly. Chris talks about writing the book you want to write, instead of the book you think the world wants. He argues that living a rich life of varied experiences produces rich books of interest. Story, he says, is more important than fancy words. Click below to hear many more words of writerly wisdom.
Download audio.
(Broadcast date: June 15, 2016)
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