[blackbirdpie url="http://twitter.com/calebjross/status/138063727013527552"] NaNoWriMo is a month-long event in which writers of all experience levels attempt to write a 50,000 word novel during the month of November. Sounds good, right? There is a sense of accomplishment for accomplishment's sake with vomiting so many words, with setting and meeting a goal. However, I'm not so couch-therapy optimistic about it. Send any comments on this episode, or any writing and publishing related questions to caleb [at] calebjross.com. I will answer them in a future episode. Show Notes and Mentions National Novel Writing Month official website Follow comedian Doug Wilson at @idigthedoug
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[blackbirdpie url="http://twitter.com/calebjross/status/137032988696387584"] I'll start by saying that the recording for this episode cut off prematurely due to dying batteries. I was going to re-record, but the considering the content of the episode, dying off seems especially relevant. Though short, I think this episode addresses some important ideas. What happens to our work when we die? And, more importantly, should we even care? How much should we try to control our future reputation? These questions, and more, will be asked in this episode (but will not be answered; see paragraph one above).
[blackbirdpie url="http://twitter.com/#!/calebjross/status/40298146336608256"] What good is Twitter, really? How do authors use it? How should authors use it? How can readers use it? How can readers and authors use it together? How many more questions can I type here that essentially ask the same thing? In this episode I talk about how I, as an author and reader, use Twitter. But most importantly, I address its limitations. Enjoy. Send any writing and publishing related questions to caleb [at] calebjross.com. I will answer them in a future episode. Show Notes and Mentions: Yes, again, Jane Friedman teaches at the University of Cincinnati. Twitter handle: @JaneFriedman Personal examples of professional success using Twitter: Invited to contribute a story to a Rainstorm Press horror anthology Live tweeting at literary events such as the reading at Czar bar in Kansas City and the social media panel at AWP in 2011. Many bloggers and authors have contacted me via Twitter…
A few days ago I had the pleasure of being the first writer to participate in the 2011-12 ESU Visiting Writers Series. This was an enormous honor for me, as my time at ESU, those many years ago, was a formative (and formidable) time in my life both as a writer and as a person. Unfortunately, those times did not serve my tech savvy side well, as I failed to change the batteries in my audio recorder and thus came away with only the first 15 minutes of the 2 hour presentation. Oh well, hopefully ESU will invite me back soon. This episode contains a reading of a couple of stories I've read before. But it's worth checking out this new episode if only for the immensely humbling introduction from my ESU professor, Amy Sage Webb.
That blog post title, she jests. In fact, this episode contains a few minutes of me talking to myself in preparation for being a good influence at ESU. ESU approached me a few weeks ago to be the first of their authors to participate in the Fall 2011 Visiting Writers Series. I was and still am honored. Click the download button above to hear me fill some time in my car alone with a few words about the then upcoming reading. Show Notes and Mentions: Ron Carlson Dorthy Allison Peter Rock Yes, Jane Friedman teaches at the University of Cincinnati Here is the link to my interview with Jane at the 2011 AWP conference
I've noticed that this podcast is slowly becoming less a weekly self-discussion platform for me to ramble on about crap and more a database where I can store audio snippets of my various non-self-discussion rambling ons about crap. You're welcome. With that in mind, this "episode" is a recording of a live reading at Czar Bar in Kansas City, MO on August 7th. The event was a huge load of fun. The roster consisted of myself, Brandon Tietz, Michael Gomez (as the emcee), DJ Preston, and the always amazing Jesus Angel Garcia. You'll love this "episode," quotes and all.
How do authors prepare for live readings? What is the draw of a live reading? In this episode I talk about how I approach live readings, set within the context of my upcoming reading in Kansas City with authors Brandon Tietz and Jesus Angel Garcia. Spoiler alert: I agree with you, live author readings tend to be kinda boring. And I agree with you too that the boring angle should be exiled. Show notes and mentions: The Czar Bar reading with Brandon Tietz and Jesus Angel Garcia Jesus Angel Garcia’s nationwide book reading tour The Slap n’ Tickle gallery event
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