11 episodes

Join me twice a month for a glimpse into My Town–full of characters and conflicts, some of which make it from free write to final draft.

In My Town: Where We Find the Words Suzanne Phillips

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Join me twice a month for a glimpse into My Town–full of characters and conflicts, some of which make it from free write to final draft.

    "I've Got You Babe"

    "I've Got You Babe"

    Culling from past experiences and current events to add texture to setting.

    • 7 min
    "Fly Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee"

    "Fly Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee"

    We use personal experiences as well as current events to fuel our stories. And sometimes, we reach back through history for a pivotal moment that shapes our plots or characters. 

    • 8 min
    "Introducing. . .the Beatles"

    "Introducing. . .the Beatles"

    The Beatles first American album was delayed, buried under a pile of other, more profitable albums.

    Fiction Element: Exposition.

    • 13 min
    No Neutrality

    No Neutrality

    This week's episode is a reflection of our current times, of unrest and protest, and a personal experience brushing up against racism--and how it surfaces in our writing.

    • 14 min
    In My Town: an excerpt from The Book of Isaac

    In My Town: an excerpt from The Book of Isaac

    Prologue, stream of consciousness, and flashback are elements of fiction discussed in this podcast.

    • 12 min
    Chasing the Word from In My Town with Emery Hayes

    Chasing the Word from In My Town with Emery Hayes

    "My Neighbor Hates My Mower"

    • 14 min

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amazing

i mean she’s my mom. im biased 😂

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