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Emerging Form

Christie Aschwanden
Creativity
Creative Process
Poetry
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Climate Change
Love
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Storytelling
Grief
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Emerging Form is a podcast about the creative process in which a journalist (Christie Aschwanden) and a poet (Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer) discuss creative conundrums over wine. Each episode concludes with a game of two questions in which a guest joins in to help answer questions about the week's topic. Season one guests include poets, novelists, journalists, a song writer, a circus performer, a ske... more

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“My writing often comes to me that way–something that interests me in the real life world, something kind of political and thorny, something I don’t entirely totally know how I think about it, something I’m interested in exploring.” These words from ... more

“Sometimes I let the subconscious deal with it,” says science writer Elizabeth Preston, author of the new book The Creature’s Guide to Caring, How animal parents teach us that humans were born to care. In this interview, we talk about the evolution o... more

“The book is about the opposite of the eureka moment,” says science writer Roberta Kwok about her new book, LOST IN CURIOSITY: Field Notes From Scientists’ Adventures into the Unknown. Join us in a conversation about the difficulties and gifts of sho... more

“One of my superpowers is I see the nuance in everything,” says podcast host and author Eric Zimmer. “That is also sometimes my greatest weakness because I want to caveat the living heck out of everything that I say.” In this episode of Emerging Form... more

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Elizabeth Preston
Science journalist and author of The Creature's Guide to Caring
The Creature's Guide to Caring (book)
Episode: Episode 170: Elizabeth Preston on Getting From Big Idea to Book
Roberta Kwok
Science writer and author
New York Times, New Yorker, Nature News, Audubon (as cited for work)
Episode: Episode 169: Roberta Kwok on the Slow Path to Epiphany
Eric Zimmer
Author, teacher, speaker; creator of The One You Feed podcast
The One You Feed
Episode: Episode 168: Eric Zimmer on Trust, Motivation and Asking for Help
Roxanne Khamsi
Author of Beyond Inheritance, Our Ever-Mutating Cells and a New Understanding of Health
The Atlantic; author
Episode: Episode 167: Roxanne Khamsi on the Joy of Thinking
Kelli Russell Agodon
Poet; author of Accidental Devotions; co-founder of Two Sylvias Press
Two Sylvias Press; Copper Canyon Press
Episode: Episode 166: Kelli Russell Agodon on Play in Poetry
Ramona Ausubel
National bestselling author; professor
Colorado State University
Episode: Episode 165: Ramona Ausubel Will Get You Unstuck
James Crews
Poet, author of Breathing Room; lives in southern Vermont; engaged in teaching and poetry projects
Poet, author; jamescrews.net
Episode: Episode 163 James Crews on the Radical Act of Rest
Dimity McDowell
Author of The 27th Mile and co-founder of Another Mother Runner
Another Mother Runner
Episode: Episode 162: Dimity McDowell on Creative Identities
Mason Currey
Author of Daily Rituals books; author of Making Art and Making a Living
Author/Writer
Episode: Episode 161- Mason Currey on Making Art and Making a Living

Hosts

Christie Aschwanden
Journalist and author, co-host focused on science writing and narrative craft; lead voice behind Emerging Form.
Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
Poet and co-host, contributes lyrical and reflective angles on creativity and collaboration; often the poetry / performance perspective.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • Inspiration galore

    I love listening to these two. Their deep friendship casts a warm glow on every conversation and they ask all the questions I want to know the answers to. I’ve found some life changing books through this podcast too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mary from Boston
    United States5 months ago
  • Thoughtful and inspiring

    I’m so happy to have discovered this podcast! The beautiful interview with Laura Pritchett is what drew me in. I am looking forward to making this podcast part of my walks in nature! There’s such a peaceful, reflective, honest vibe to it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laura from Colorado
    United States2 years ago
  • Love!

    I love this podcast so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    llpabq
    United States2 years ago
  • Shop talk

    I could listen to these two talk about the creative process all day. Oh wait, I just did.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    altared spaces
    United States2 years ago
  • Illuminates the Creative Process

    A wonderful podcast that explores the creative process from many facets, especially the trust we need to let the work lead us. Rosemerry & Christie and their guests thoughtfully converse from experience on topics like the magic, elation, anxiety, doubt, and everything that creating a work of art, or living a creative life brings with it. Illuminating whatever your discipline

    - musicians, visual artists, dancers, as well as writers will all find wisdom and affirmation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cozmic777
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise warm, insightful conversations and the hosts' strong chemistry.
The show is lauded as a practical, comforting incubator for the creative process.
Many listeners value the mix of humor, depth, and actionable takeaways.
Guests are described as thoughtful, diverse, and consistently relevant to craft and living a creative life.

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Episode 168: Eric Zimmer on Trust, Motivation and Asking for Help
Q: Will you just describe the premise of How a Little Becomes a Lot?
The book argues that change is a learnable skill and that people can improve at making meaningful changes in life by adopting practical strategies, rather than viewing change as a fixed trait.
Episode 166: Kelli Russell Agodon on Play in Poetry
Q: How do you approach the structure and form of a poem, and when do you lock in its form?
Form comes last; she allows the poem to dictate its own form during revision, treating structure as a protective jacket that mirrors content and strengthens the reader's experience.
Episode 166: Kelli Russell Agodon on Play in Poetry
Q: How do you balance playfulness with serious subject matter in your poems?
Play is used as a doorway for readers to engage with heavier topics without feeling overwhelmed, using humor and tech-themed prompts (like Alexa) to reveal human longing and vulnerability.
Episode 166: Kelli Russell Agodon on Play in Poetry
Q: What makes a poem feel successful to you as a poet?
She measures success by how well the poem serves the story she wants to tell in the book, noting that a poem can be loved by others even if she does not love it herself, and that true success depends on whether it advances the book's emotional journey.
Episode 160 GG Renee Hill on Reclaiming Your Narrative
Q: Can you explain the difference between self-discovery prompts and storytelling prompts and why both matter?
Self-discovery prompts help reveal patterns and lessons, while storytelling prompts invite you to illustrate those patterns through concrete life examples, turning internal insights into external narratives that reveal new emotional truths and possibilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Emerging Form

What is Emerging Form about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Emerging Form centers on the creative process, pairing two hosts—one a journalist and the other a poet—to examine craft, practice, and the lived experience of making art. Episodes blend personal storytelling with practical methods, featuring guests from poetry, journalism, science writing, and related creative fields. Conversations often explore rest, burnout, rituals, collaboration, and ways to turn big ideas into tangible work, all framed by a warm, reflective talk that often ends with a collaborative, lighthearted game with guests. A standout aspect is the range of guests (poets, writers, musicians, and other creatives) and the way the hosts' chemistry invites vulnerability and concrete craft tips, making it accessible to both aspiring c... more

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Recent guests on Emerging Form include:

1. Elizabeth Preston
2. Roberta Kwok
3. Eric Zimmer
4. Roxanne Khamsi
5. Kelli Russell Agodon
6. Ramona Ausubel
7. James Crews
8. Dimity McDowell

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