Writing Lessons

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Join Silas House and special guests as they discuss foundational elements of creative writing.

Episodes

  1. Nonfiction w/Crystal Wikinson

    01/07/2025

    Nonfiction w/Crystal Wikinson

    Host Silas House talks to acclaimed writer Crystal Wilkinson about her latest book, Praise Song for the Kitchen Ghosts, and the art of creative nonfiction.

    22 min
  2. Short Stories w/Jayne Moore Waldrop

    16/04/2025

    Short Stories w/Jayne Moore Waldrop

    Host Silas House discusses the craft of writing short stories and "the dream of fiction" with Jayne Moore Waldrop.

    29 min
  3. Life of a Writer w/Rebecca Gayle Howell

    01/03/2025

    Life of a Writer w/Rebecca Gayle Howell

    Host Silas House and guest Rebecca Gayle Howell examine how we manage our time, how we make a living, how to submit, and how to devote ourselves to a life of art.

    28 min
  4. What Makes a Great Poem w/Kathleen Driskell

    21/01/2025

    What Makes a Great Poem w/Kathleen Driskell

    Host Silas House and acclaimed poet Kathleen Driskell talk about what makes a great poem, the power of revision, and much more.

    28 min
  5. Poetry w/Frank X. Walker

    26/11/2024

    Poetry w/Frank X. Walker

    Host Silas House talks to award-winning poet Frank X. Walker about what his best poetry lessons.

    23 min
  6. Plot w/Gwenda Bond

    11/10/2024

    Plot w/Gwenda Bond

    Silas House in conversation with New York Times bestselling writer Gwenda Bond about plot and other writing elements.

    25 min

  7. 22/08/2024

    Sense of Place w/Barbara Kingsolver

    Host Silas House and Internationally acclaimed writer Barbara Kingsolver discuss sense of place and much more.

    35 min
  8. Writing Songs w/Carla Gover

    20/06/2024

    Writing Songs w/Carla Gover

    Award-winning singer-songwriter Carla Gover discusses songwriting and the creative process with host Silas House.

    27 min
  9. Writing for Children w/George Ella Lyon

    11/04/2024

    Writing for Children w/George Ella Lyon

    Host Silas House and acclaimed writer George Ella Lyon discuss "the deliciousness of words", how to write a picture book, and much more in the second episode of Writing Lessons.

    29 min

  10. 13/02/2024

    Characterization w/David Arnold

    Bestselling writer David Arnold joins Silas House to talk about creating vivid characters in creative writing. 24 minutes, 21 seconds.

    24 min
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Join Silas House and special guests as they discuss foundational elements of creative writing.

Information

  • Creator
    Silas House
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © This podcast is the property of Silas House (c) 2024
  • Show Website
    Writing Lessons