In Episode 33, we talk to award-winning author Kat Howard about doing research for fantasy fiction, retelling familiar stories from new perspectives, collaborating on a comic series, learning from different genres, digging into the revision process, finding inspiration in poetry and nonfiction, and much more! Kat Howard is a writer of fantasy, science fiction, andContinue reading “33. Thinking in Different Dimensions of Story (or Choosing Fencing over Law School) w/ Kat Howard”
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32. Writing about Love & Grief & Also Aliens w/ Marissa Lingen
In Episode 32, we talk to Marissa Lingen about science fiction and how to decide which shape a story should take.
31. Exploring Voice & Genre w/ Ellen Wayland-Smith
In Episode 31, we talk to Ellen Wayland-Smith about her new book. We also talk about teaching students genre and how to incorporate voice and personal experience into academic writing.
30. Opening Doors w/ Dan & Katie
For our 30th episode, we reflect on what podcasting as a genre offers academia in terms of embodied scholarship and archived, accessible knowledge production.
29. (Im)Perfecting the Novel w/ Amy Meyerson & Natalie Hallak
In Episode 29, we talk to Amy Meyerson and Natalie Hallak about Amy’s newest novel, The Imperfects. Along the way, we chat about writing research-based fiction, the collaborative nature of publishing, balancing writing and reading with other responsibilities, and using the F-word.
28. Self-Care Confessional w/ Dan and Katie
In Episode 28, Dan and Katie talk about self-care and how important it is to prioritize our mental and emotional well-being, especially in the current moment.
27. Speaking Against Racism w/ Taiyaba Husain
In Episode 27 we talk to Taiyaba Husain about recent incidents of racism at USC and how to empower students to challenge racism in the classroom, the university, and everywhere they find it.
26. Office Hours w/ Katie and Dan
In our first “Office Hours” episode, Katie and Dan discuss listener-submitted questions, comments, and concerns about teaching and learning online this semester.
25. Teaching through Contingency w/ Michelle Meyers & Ryan Leack
In Episode 25 we talk to Michelle Meyers and Ryan Leack about the issues facing part-time/ contingent faculty–especially during a global pandemic and a time of economic uncertainty.
24. Letting Our Students Lead in Digital Spaces w/ Rochelle Gold & Liz Blomstedt
In Episode 24, we talk to Rochelle Gold and Liz Blomstedt about the democratizing potential of multimodal and online writing assignments, embracing new citation practices, navigating inequities on online platforms, and letting students lead the way in digital spaces.
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