Hi Asterisks! We hope that you're all doing well! In this episode, Maddy, Abby, and Emma discussed their experiences on the teen writing world and reflected on some lessons they've learned. Whether you're just beginning to enter competitions and programs or a veteran of the teen writing community, this episode will definitely have something you relate to. 

If you ever want to have an incredible conversation about having incredible conversations, Sophie Beren is your girl! She is the founder and CEO of The Conversationalist, a multimedia digital platform empowering 15,000+ Gen Z leaders to break out of their echo chambers, have difficult conversations, and unify together. Through The Conversationalist's Gen Z Talk Show, "POVz"; their digital network on the Geneva app; and their text line, Sophie is helping unifying diverse young people from across the globe, once voice at a time. Sophie was recently recognized for her work as a 25 Under 25 by Social Entrepreneurs Magazine and 21 Womxn Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2021. Today, Sophie chats with Liz, Abby, and Hesandi about her journey from Kansas to the University of Pennsylvania to starting the Conversationalist, why echo chambers matter, and how writing and art can be used to build unifying communities. 

Hello Asterisks, long time no see! We hope you've had a great 2022 so far. In this episode, Caroline, Hesandi, and Maddy shared their New Year's Resolutions and plans they hope to accomplish in the new year. Join us as we discuss how to balance all of your goals (and provide some tips for your resolutions too!) 

Hi Asterisks, and welcome back to the 11th episode of Ad Aster! Today, Maddy and Liz discussed productivity and writing, fall, English classes, and college applications (dun dun dun!!) Join us as we discuss how to avoid writer's block and burnout or if you want some tips to remain engaged and in love with writing. 

Christina Li is a young writer from Canada and the inaugural winner of Aster Lit's Starlit Award in Prose. Her winning story, "Always Human," can be read in Issue 1 (Spring 2021) of Aster Lit at https://www.asterlit.org/spring2021. Today we chat with her about the inspiration behind her writing, her experience as a member of the Aster Lit community, and her favorite books. We hope you find this interview enjoyable and insightful, particularly as you consider submitting your prose or poetry to Issue 2 of Aster Lit (Summer 2021) by May 20 at https://www.asterlit.org/summer2021/submit!

Hello Asterisks, and welcome to our seventh episode! Join us as we discuss the drawbacks of competition in many facets of our lives and our tips for surviving and thriving in this culture. If you're a young writer, teenager, or person in general, you'll find yourself relating to at least one of the topics we discuss here. Join hosts Maddy, Hesandi, Zoe, and Liz as they conquer competition and show you how you can too!