Jay Ward’s Poetry, the Power of Reading Aloud, and More Details in Fiction Writing
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In this episode 326, we feature Composition, an artful new collection from Charlotte’s inaugural poet laureate, Jay Ward. Charlotte Lit continues their mini-series on detail in writing, and George Harold Trudeau gets us thinking about the power of reading aloud. And we’ll share book recommendations!
Today’s Featured Authors
Junious “Jay” Ward Time Stamp: 8:45
Charlotte Poet Laureate and National Slam champion Jay Ward shares his debut full-length poetry collection, Composition, which dives deep into the formation of self.
George Harold Trudeau Time Stamp: 46:25
From George Harold Trudeau’s blog post “The Power of Reading Out Loud: Feeling the Magic Again,” we take the following points:
- Literature started as an oral form, and many types of writing, from plays to poetry, have another dimension when read aloud.
- Reading work aloud also gives a shared, communal experience that enhances the magic of writing.
- Think of reading aloud as a true performance, and bring the lines and the characters to life!
2-Minute Tip: Time Stamp: 40:10
Don’t miss Charlotte Lit co-founder and executive director Paul Reali’s tip about putting detail in your writing, starting with the secret of great detail.
Community Updates:
Listen to our episode for updates on the Charlotte writing community, including events from the Charlotte Writers Club, Charlotte Lit, and more.
Host Updates:
Sarah: In addition to teaching a screenwriting course for Charlotte Lit, I’ve been doing research for a new historical screenwriting project of my own.
Hannah: I’ve embraced listening to audiobooks and I’m loving the selection on Libro.fm. I’m also collaborating with local libraries and bookstores to schedule out book events for the spring. Plus, I’m preparing for a move to Cincinnati!
Landis: In addition to working on The Write Quotes book series, I’ll be appearing at the BookLife Indie Author Forum by Publishers Weekly on February 25th, speaking at an online panel on Reviews and Contests: What’s in It for You. More info is available here.
Book Recommendations: Time Stamp: 57:50
Hannah recommends:
The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes
Sarah recommends:
White Rose by Kip Wilson
Landis recommends:
The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield
Mark West, Storied Charlotte Blog, recommends:
Sula by Toni Morrison
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