This week, we air our first episode of the Story Works Reading Series,
sister podcast to the Round Table. Hear an author read an original short story
or personal essay, then sit down with Alida to chat about the piece’s
inspiration, challenges, and craft.
A podcast for readers, writers, and readers curious about writers!
VIDEO
Don’t miss the bonus outtakes from the conversation below!
AUDIO
Guest Host Carlee Tressel is an independent writer and editor. She started her career in advertising and public relations agencies and now serves clients on a freelance basis, helping corporations, small businesses, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs tell their stories. Though her favorite thing to write is a long letter, she also enjoys writing fiction and creative nonfiction. Her short stories and essays have appeared in a variety of publications, including Car Bombs and Cookie Tables: The Youngstown Anthology, Casing Sport Communication, The Under Review, and Belt Magazine. Her first nonfiction book, the corporate history of a steelmaker in Pennsylvania, was published by Parafine Press in January 2021. A former resident of Chicago and Minneapolis-St. Paul, Carlee now lives and farms with her family in rural Indiana.
Author Alida Winternheimer is an award-winning author and experienced teacher, editor, and writing coach. Her books include the Story Works Guide to Writing Fiction Series, the Skoghall Mystery Series, and A Stone’s Throw. She’s published numerous short stories, two of which were nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Alida is the creator and host of two literary podcasts: Story Works Round Table, conversations about craft; and Story Works Reading Series, a literary journal for your ears.
Every day, Alida helps writers write better through her craft books, the Story Works Fiction online school, free writing tips, and her podcasts. When she’s not writing or teaching, you can spot her around Minneapolis on her bike, in her kayak, or being walked by her golden retriever. Find Alida at www.StoryWorksPodcast.com.
About Your Host
Alida Winternheimer is an award-winning author with an MFA in writing from Hamline University. She pursues her fervor for all things story as a writing coach, developmental editor, and teacher. Two of her short stories were nominated for the Pushcart Prize. She is the author of The Story Works Guide to Writing Fiction Series. Alida lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota with her Golden Retriever, Seva the Wonder Dog. She camps, bikes, and kayaks in her free time. Unless it’s winter, in which case she drinks chai by the fire. You can find more at www.alidawinternheimer.com.