
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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 199 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Everyone gets stuck. And in this interview with writer and teacher Ramona Ausubel, we talk about why this is normal and practical, usable ways to meet a page when we don’t think we can go on. Drawing from her newest book, Unstuck:101 Doorways leading... more
A poet and a science writer walk into a podcast—and laugh, tease, joke, uplift, and ask each other tough questions about creative process. In this episode of Emerging Form, the hosts Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer and Christie Aschwanden ask each other so... more
“It feels like a radical practice not to be productive, to allow the space to guide what comes next,” says prolific poet and beloved writing teacher James Crews. “I have tendencies toward control.” In this episode, we talk about the importance of slo... more
For thirty years, Dimity McDowelll made a life–and a living–with running and writing about running. Then, for health reasons, she had to stop. In this episode of Emerging Form, we talk with Dimity about how our creative identity is linked with other ... more
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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.
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.
I love this podcast so much!
I could listen to these two talk about the creative process all day. Oh wait, I just did.
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.
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A thoughtful exploration of the creative life across disciplines, driven by two seasoned writers who pair intimate storytelling with practical craft tips. Conversations span writing, poetry, music, publishing, and storytelling, often anchored by concrete processes, rituals, and habits that sustain long-running creative practice. Guests range from poets and journalists to authors, musicians, psychologists, and agents, each bringing a distinctive angle on creativity, collaboration, and resilience. The format blends candid personal narrative with actionable insights, creating a warm, wine-friendly space that often yields surprising cross-disciplinary connections and guidance for listeners pursuing creative work in any field.
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Emerging Form launched 7 years ago and published 199 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Emerging Form include:
1. Ramona Ausubel
2. James Crews
3. Dimity McDowell
4. Mason Currey
5. GG Renee Hill
6. Kate Munger
7. Ken Medema
8. Alia Hanna Habib
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