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Writing Class Radio is for people who love true, personal stories and want to learn how to write their own stories. There's no better way to understand ourselves and each other than by writing and telling our stories. Everyone has a story. What's yours?

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We flashback to the final story in a 7-part series in support of reproductive rights. The stories in the series were told live on stage in front of 400 people at Temple Beth Am in Miami, Florida on September 5th 2024.

Today’s story is by Nicole Walk... more

Originally published on April 2 of 2024, we bring you a story by Morgan Sutton that embodies everything a story should embody. The story uses no extra words; the narrator looks inside herself; and the story matters to the broader world. The story is ... more

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Andrea and Allison continue their sabbatical and have left behind some of their favorites.

Christopher Blackwell co-founded Look 2 Justice, an organization that provides civic education to system-impacted communities and actively works to pass sent... more

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Originally published in November of 2023, we are talking about hot topic/cold prose and when and why to write in the present tense vs. past. The story we share is written in the present tense, which gives readers the feeling that they're going throug... more

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Recent Guests

Christopher Blackwell
Incarcerated writer, co-founder of Look 2 Justice
Look 2 Justice
Episode: 210: Summer Echoes: Birds Will Be Birds
Colleen Arnold
A physician and freelance writer based in Lexington, Virginia
Episode: 209: Summer Echoes: How to Write about Life When Everyday Is a Reminder of Death?
Banning Lyon
Author and backpacking guide
Open Field, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Episode: 207: Summer Echoes: A Psychiatric Hospital Nearly Ruined My Life
Dr. Jane Marks
Conservation ecologist and professor of aquatic ecology
Northern Arizona University
Episode: 206: Does Anyone Care About Saving Fossil Creek? Learn How Your Writing Can Build Trust
Danielle Huggins
A writer from Northern New Jersey, known for her vulnerability and authenticity in storytelling.
Episode: 204: I Wish I Had Been Nicer to You Before You Died
Rachel Perse
Stay-at-home mom and writer sharing her experiences with postpartum anxiety and depression.
Episode: 203: I Lied About My Birth Experience. Writing Helped Me Work Out My Sh*t and Get to the Truth.
Megan Quinn
Master's degree student in the biology department at Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University
Episode: 201: What Can You Learn by Watching How Trees Recover from Fire?
Emily Henderson
A writer and runner living in Santa Barbara, California, and a student at Writing Class Radio.
Episode: 200: When is a Gift More than a Gift?
Dana Shavin
Award-winning humor columnist and author
Chattanooga Times Free Press
Episode: 199: The Passing of Sorrow

Hosts

Allison Langer
Co-host and storyteller who brings personal narratives and insights into the writing process.
Andrea Askowitz
Co-host and storyteller known for her engaging personal stories and discussions about the craft of writing.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 294 ratings
  • Here for Wendi episode

    Really hope this Wendi episode plays a part in locking Wendi up and helps Dan Markel’s family get true justice. There is NO way Wendi wasn’t in on Dan’s murder. LOCK her up

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pfl15
    United States2 months ago
  • Too woke.

    There’s definitely some good to be had here. But the writers and the writing all seem to have a very similar slant/worldview. And that’s OK. Unfortunately, I’m so caught up in the culture, if you will, then I’m distracted from the helpful stuff. Good luck out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Lightb8lb
    United States6 months ago
  • Sound quality needs work

    Interesting. But the latest series is really poor in quality as impossible to understand anything that the authors calling from prison say. I understand the aim is to give them a voice but if one can’t understand anything they say due to the sound quality, it is pointless. Eg I stop listening immediately. Consider someone else reading it please

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    not target audience
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Wonderful and engaging content and hosts

    I started listening to WCR for the prison series. The episodes are released one at a time and I find myself checking back to see if the next once has come out because I have been so captivated by the previous episodes. Allison, Andrea, and Zaire are fabulous as hosts when discussing these powerful and moving stories. This is a very compelling, moving, and entertaining podcast that I highly recommend!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AmyKZam
    United States4 years ago
  • I’m unsubscribing

    I recently listened to Episode 115, titled “What I Learned from Men in Prison”. The premise had so much potential to be good, highlighting the stories of men in the prison system (many of which are men of color). But this episode seriously came off as more ignorant than Piper was in Season 1 Episode 1 of Orange is the New Black. Even Piper knew better than you both. There was acknowledgement from Allison and Andrea about their privileged backgrounds and not personally knowing people in the justi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Constance C. Luo
    United States4 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the personal storytelling aspect and insights into writing techniques.
The hosts are praised for their engaging dynamics and the warmth they bring to the stories shared.
Several reviewers highlight the podcast's motivating and educational content, particularly for aspiring writers.
Some feedback points to a need for improved sound quality in certain episodes.
Critiques about perceived ideological bias have come up in a few reviews, indicating a split in audience sentiment.

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207: Summer Echoes: A Psychiatric Hospital Nearly Ruined My Life
Q: How did you get your agent?
Banning described querying several agents, specifically targeting Meg Thompson, who expressed interest in his manuscript after a substantial wait.
207: Summer Echoes: A Psychiatric Hospital Nearly Ruined My Life
Q: How long did it take you to write the full memoir?
Banning mentioned that writing his memoir took about six years, including extensive rewrites and a rigorous daily writing practice.
207: Summer Echoes: A Psychiatric Hospital Nearly Ruined My Life
Q: What was your process of writing that memoir?
Banning discussed the complexity and emotional hardship of writing his memoir, citing survivor guilt and the deep connection he felt to his past and those he lost.
204: I Wish I Had Been Nicer to You Before You Died
Q: Danielle, why did you write the letter and how does it feel now?
I wrote it because we had a complicated relationship and it helped me process my grief.
172: How to Start a New Job
Q: How does Sumitra's background influence her experiences at work?
Her South Asian identity and past experiences contribute to her feelings of discomfort and insecurity in predominantly white workplaces.

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This podcast focuses on the art of personal storytelling, where hosts invite guests to share their deeply personal narratives while also offering insight into the writing process. Topics frequently discussed include mental health, trauma, family dynamics, grief, and personal identity, with an emphasis on how these experiences shape individual stories. The podcast appears to attract listeners interested in self-improvement and personal growth, often providing motivation and techniques for aspiring writers to express their own experiences through narrative.

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Recent guests on writing class radio include:

1. Christopher Blackwell
2. Colleen Arnold
3. Banning Lyon
4. Dr. Jane Marks
5. Danielle Huggins
6. Rachel Perse
7. Megan Quinn
8. Emily Henderson

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