Moving Write Along

Moving Write Along

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Moving Write Along episodes

  • S3E1: A Summer Vacation Mystery

    In this episode, Ray is in a well, Beepo has gone missing, and it's up to Kat and Ruby to get alibis from the pod squad while learning about common mystery tropes! Will they find Beepo? Will the kidnapper be revealed? And who pushed Ray into the well?

    15 min
  • S2E8: Pep Talks with Zoulfa Pt. 2

    The hosts finish their conversation with Zoulfa Katouh, author of As Long As the Lemon Trees Grow (September 2022). They discuss details on Lemon Trees, Muslim representation in media, and what it means to be the first Syrian YA Author.

    40 min
  • S2E7: Pep Talks with Zoulfa Katouh Pt. 1

    Our hosts chat with Zoulfa Katouh, author of As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow (releasing September 13th, 2022) about her writing journey, self-doubt, and how to convince yourself that you and your story are 'enough'.

    48 min
  • S2E6: DeeSoul Carson on Poetry

    In the thick of National Poetry Month, our hosts welcome poet DeeSoul Carson aboard to talk about all things meter, rhyme, and imagery. (And the enemies to lovers question tradition continues).

    55 min
  • S2E5: On Writergram

    The hosts welcome writergram veteran and social media manager @cosi.writes on to talk about how social media impacts writers, and what it's like to manage a writing account.


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    46 min
  • S2E4: Screenwriting 101

    In between intergalactic adventures with guests, Ruby interviews our resident screenwriters, Kat and Ray, on what screenwriting is and how it differs from traditional novel writing.

    57 min
  • S2E3: Allison Saft on Romance

    Allison Saft, author of Down Comes the Night and A Far Wilder Magic, joins our hosts in space! They discuss romance tropes, healthy relationships in writing, and which of Saft's characters is most likely to be on a dating show. Allison can be found on allisonsaft.com and @allisonhsaft on Instagram and Twitter.

    45 min
  • S2E2: Romance Tropes
    On today's mission, the hosts explore the world of romance tropes. They discuss their favorite tropes, why tropes work, and how they can be toxic. Then, Ruby takes control of the spaceship and goes on a rant.
    1 hr 5 min
  • S2E1: Black Nonfiction with Shirley Anstis
    Back for their second inter-galactic season, our hosts Ray, Ruby, and Kat interview black non-fiction author and counselor Shirley Anstis. They discuss why it's important for young people to see themselves represented, the vastness of black history, and the enemies to lovers trope.
    About Shirley: Shirley Anstis is a counselor and writer. She came to counseling after years as a Careers Adviser working in schools with young people and teenagers. She facilitates therapeutic writing workshops online and is the editor of a community magazine. As a counselor for over 10 years, she helps people connect to their true selves, rediscover their identity, their goals, and what brings them joy and happiness. Her books are concerned with mental health, personal stories, and finding role models for living well. They seek to increase self-awareness, self-care, and optimism.
    32 min

About Moving Write Along

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This is now an archived project from The Young Writers Initiative. Thank you to the wonderful podsquad for creating such a fun space to explore writing!