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One of our most popular writing craft episodes deserves a replay: Writing the Black Moment with USA Today Bestseller, Rachel Bailey.

Today’s poem is Untitled by Sesshu Foster. The Slowdown is currently taking a break. We’ll be back soon with new episodes. This week, we’re going back into the archive to revisit Tracy K. Smith’s time as host. Today’s episode was originally released on June 12, 2019. In this episode, former host Tracy K. Smith writes…...

We thought it was time for a good ol’ catch-up! We have much to cover, including (but not limited to) writing updates, new journaling habits, career developments, travel plans, spring hobbies, and MORE!    Highly recommend reading  ...

Because Jarmo demanded it! We take a look at Plastic Man on the Lam by Kyle Baker. We also review The Slasher’s Apprentice #1 from Mad Cave Studios, G.I. JOE #6 from Skybound Entertainment, and Universal Monsters: The Mummy #2 from Image Comics. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a...

A special episode of Burning Bright, featuring an interview with David Bergman, author of Plain Sight. Support the show

Join Naomi Klein, Chenjerai Kumanyika, Astra Taylor, and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor for an emergency town hall on the continuing attacks on both marginalized communities and on free speech at the hands of the current administration. As events have continued to unfold at a blistering pace under the current Trump administration, it has remained crucial for our...

Bestselling French author Anne Berest returns to the podcast to discuss GABRIËLE, an atmospheric and exuberant novel about love, sex, art, revolution, and the life of her great-grandmother Gabriële Buffet-Picabia—muse and revolutionary partner to artist Francis Picabia. Anne discusses the legacy of creativity and pain in her lineage, the invisible labor of women who shape...

Readers, if you are feeling burned out right now, you are not alone. In our team meeting last week, we talked about the fact that things are hard right now. That’s why this feels like a great time to revisit a favorite past episode from another time not so long ago when we were also...

1075. People often confuse "i.e." and "e.g." We'll help you get them right — no Latin required. Then, in honor of Shakespeare’s birthday, we look at five common myths about his contributions to the English language, including whether he coined thousands of words and how much Latin he actually knew.