SWRT 351 | Writing Humor in Memoir with Jan Heidrich-Rice
In this week’s episode of the Story Works Round Table, Alida Winternheimer and Kathryn Arnold welcome back Jan Heidrich-Rice, a talented author known for her mysteries and an engaging travel-humor memoir. Join us as Jan shares insights into her latest work, which reflects on 45 years of marriage and adventures across 50 states. With a blend of humor and heartfelt storytelling, Jan discusses the challenges and joys of capturing life’s journey through her unique lens. Join us for an inspiring conversation about love, laughter, and the art of memoir writing!
SWRT 350 | Writing Satire with Cevin Soling
In this week’s episode of the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn are joined by Cevin Soling to talk about using satire to reveal truths. We talk about using absurdity, violence, cultural references, humor, and cutting satire to reveal truths about the world we live in. Join us as we discuss Cevin’s work as a vehicle for social commentary and how it prompts people to reconsider their view of the world.
SWRT 349 | Ask Alida: Crafting Settings
In this week’s episode of the Story Works Round Table, we are bringing you a discussion from our monthly live Q&A Ask Alida. In this episode we talk about creating key settings, how to create touchstones for your readers as well as addressing common setting problems.
SWRT 348 | The Craft of Children’s Literature with Jennia D’Lima
In this week’s episode of the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn are joined by author and editor Jennia D’Lima. We discuss the nuanced craft of writing children’s literature. It’s much more complicated than just writing a poem and adding some pictures! We talk about theme, the words on the page, the way the illustrations complement the story, and how to ensure your book is written for the age and audience you want! Touching on much more than just the craft of writing children’s literature, writers of all genres will benefit from this far-reaching discussion!