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WMFA

A podcast about why and how we write.

Ranked #1

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Developing an “Occult Sensibility” of Your Writing w. KAREN RUSSELL

Developing an “Occult Sensibility” of Your Writing w. KAREN RUSSELL

The fantastic Karen Russell is on the show discussing her new short story collection, Orange World, and developing an "o... Read more

5 Jun 2019

36mins

Ranked #2

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Writing More Diverse Narratives w. TOMMY ORANGE

Writing More Diverse Narratives w. TOMMY ORANGE

Tommy Orange—author of last year's fantastic There There—visits WMFA to talk about being a messy writer, creating divers... Read more

19 Jun 2019

47mins

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30 May 2018

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Finding Creative Freedom w. LIANA FINCK

Finding Creative Freedom w. LIANA FINCK

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7 Nov 2018

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Engaging Your Characters w. ROBIN MACARTHUR

Engaging Your Characters w. ROBIN MACARTHUR

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27 Jun 2018

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Taking Control of Your Narrative w. ERICA DAWSON

Taking Control of Your Narrative w. ERICA DAWSON

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12 Sep 2018

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Catching History Before It's Forgotten w. ELIZABETH CATTE

Catching History Before It's Forgotten w. ELIZABETH CATTE

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16 May 2018

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Ranked #8

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Writing While Parenting w. KAT GARDINER

Writing While Parenting w. KAT GARDINER

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10 Oct 2018

1hr 14mins

Ranked #9

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Storytelling as an Act of Love w. WAYÉTU MOORE

Storytelling as an Act of Love w. WAYÉTU MOORE

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24 Oct 2018

1hr 11mins

Ranked #10

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Minisode: Why Do You Write?

Minisode: Why Do You Write?

Why it's helpful to check in with our whys—plus a special request. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/... Read more

10 Jul 2019

5mins

Ranked #11

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Minisode: On Fear

Minisode: On Fear

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19 Sep 2018

15mins

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Minisode: On Shame

Minisode: On Shame

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3 Oct 2018

11mins

Ranked #13

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Listening to Your Inner Voice w. MARGARET WILKERSON SEXTON

Listening to Your Inner Voice w. MARGARET WILKERSON SEXTON

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25 Jul 2018

1hr 5mins

Ranked #14

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Solving the Puzzle of Fiction w. KARAN MAHAJAN

Solving the Puzzle of Fiction w. KARAN MAHAJAN

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18 Apr 2018

53mins

Ranked #15

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Being a Steward of Others’ Stories w. LINDA KAY KLEIN

Being a Steward of Others’ Stories w. LINDA KAY KLEIN

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26 Sep 2018

1hr 16mins

Ranked #16

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Minisode: Priorities

Minisode: Priorities

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17 Oct 2018

9mins

Ranked #17

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Minisode: Agent Anxiety

Minisode: Agent Anxiety

Welcome to the first listener-request minisode! We’re talking about finding the right agent for you. Learn more about yo... Read more

12 Jun 2019

6mins

Ranked #18

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Making Art and Podcasts w. MIKE SAKASEGAWA & COURTNEY BALESTIER

Making Art and Podcasts w. MIKE SAKASEGAWA & COURTNEY BALESTIER

In this special joint episode, Courtney and Mike Sakasegawa—photographer, writer, and host of the arts podcast Keep the ... Read more

6 Dec 2017

1hr 13mins

Ranked #19

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Minisode: Writing as Relationship

Minisode: Writing as Relationship

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31 Oct 2018

10mins

Ranked #20

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Minisode: Goody Two Shoes Writing

Minisode: Goody Two Shoes Writing

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26 Jun 2019

6mins

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