Authors on Strike

Melaina & Emma
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This podcast was started by two young writers, in an attempt to help people better understand the need for more creative writing in school curriculums. The hosts, Emma and Melaina, love writing and believe that incorporating it more into the school curriculum would help every student in schools grow more. This podcast includes readings from pieces by young authors, along with challenges and other fun things. You can email your ideas and writings at authorsonstrike@gmail.com. Also be sure to visit their website, authorsonstrike.weebly.com. New episodes come out every other Wednesday at 3pm est.

Episodes

  1. 04/21/2021

    Q&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!

  2. 03/24/2021

    Q+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.

  3. 03/10/2021

    A Cool Question

    Melaina 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. Voice message link: https://anchor.fm/authors-on-strike/message Website: https://authorsonstrike.weebly.com

  4. 02/24/2021

    Curious Characters

    Melaina 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

  5. 02/10/2021

    Inside Inspiration and Everything Editing

    Melaina 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

  6. 01/27/2021

    Invisible Imagery

    In 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

  7. 01/13/2021

    Big Books and Baffling Bunnies

    Melaina 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

  8. 12/24/2020 ·  Bonus

    Holiday 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!

  9. 12/16/2020

    Holiday Havoc

    Melaina & 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

  10. 12/02/2020

    Doors to Darkness Ft. Avery-Guest Host

    Melaina 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

  11. 11/18/2020

    Poems, Pennies, and Perfection

    Melaina 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

  12. 11/04/2020

    Welcome to AOS

    AOS 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.

  • 12 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

4.8
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About

This podcast was started by two young writers, in an attempt to help people better understand the need for more creative writing in school curriculums. The hosts, Emma and Melaina, love writing and believe that incorporating it more into the school curriculum would help every student in schools grow more. This podcast includes readings from pieces by young authors, along with challenges and other fun things. You can email your ideas and writings at authorsonstrike@gmail.com. Also be sure to visit their website, authorsonstrike.weebly.com. New episodes come out every other Wednesday at 3pm est.

Information

  • Creator
    Melaina & Emma
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Melaina & Emma