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If you have ever stared at a blank page and wondered whether you are actually a writer or just someone who wishes they were one, circle 'round.
Dr. Eve L. Ewing (sociologist, poet, and Marvel Comics writer) offers an honest look at what a serious creative practice actually requires. Learn how she builds a community that sharpens her work, and hear exactly how she develops a new project from the first spark to the finished page. You'll leave this conversation with less mystery about what's been standing between you and the writer you want to become.
Chapters00:00 Introduction to Eve L. Ewing and her latest work, Original Sins
02:16 Growing up in Chicago: Artistic accessibility and public investment
05:24 Values and the necessity of chosen family
08:14 Multi-generational service: The Black church and mutual aid
10:21 The origin story: From fan fiction to being "seen" as a writer
15:14 The "Capital W" Writer: Nourishing craft and moving toward the light
17:32 Community and mimesis: Learning through the work of peers
21:21 Wrangle the idea: How poetry, prose, and comics demand different approaches
23:46 Stress-testing the argument: The anatomy of persuasive prose
26:11 Churning out the joints: The liberating structure of comic book writing
29:13 Pop culture overthinking and final reflections
Connect with Eve:Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eve.ewing
Website: https://eveewing.com/
Support the showWebsite: Martine SeverinFollow on Instagram: Martine | This Is How We CreateSubscribe to the Newsletter: Martine's Substack
This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Daniel Espinosa. Podcast show art is designed by Violetta Encarnación. Music by Timothy Infinite.
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If you have ever stared at a blank page and wondered whether you are actually a writer or just someone who wishes they were one, circle 'round.
Dr. Eve L. Ewing (sociologist, poet, and Marvel Comics writer) offers an honest look at what a serious creative practice actually requires. Learn how she builds a community that sharpens her work, and hear exactly how she develops a new project from the first spark to the finished page. You'll leave this conversation with less mystery about what's been standing between you and the writer you want to become.
Chapters00:00 Introduction to Eve L. Ewing and her latest work, Original Sins
02:16 Growing up in Chicago: Artistic accessibility and public investment
05:24 Values and the necessity of chosen family
08:14 Multi-generational service: The Black church and mutual aid
10:21 The origin story: From fan fiction to being "seen" as a writer
15:14 The "Capital W" Writer: Nourishing craft and moving toward the light
17:32 Community and mimesis: Learning through the work of peers
21:21 Wrangle the idea: How poetry, prose, and comics demand different approaches
23:46 Stress-testing the argument: The anatomy of persuasive prose
26:11 Churning out the joints: The liberating structure of comic book writing
29:13 Pop culture overthinking and final reflections
Connect with Eve:Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eve.ewing
Website: https://eveewing.com/
Support the showWebsite: Martine SeverinFollow on Instagram: Martine | This Is How We CreateSubscribe to the Newsletter: Martine's Substack
This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Daniel Espinosa. Podcast show art is designed by Violetta Encarnación. Music by Timothy Infinite.
Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts
Leave a review
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Share with fellow creatives

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