Radio FreeWrite

WebEater, Murph, and Krispy discuss their (very) different methods of finding time to write, as well as the different strategies employed by famous authors.

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The whole Cru gathers together for this one to discuss another (comparatively) famous writing group, The Inklings, whose members included C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien. Stories begin at the 20:20 mark and range from sentimental, to witchy, to dialup internet, to a moon of Saturn, to pure poetry.
 
 
Also, our friend Amber (Episode #109) over at Tadpole Press is hosting a virtual write-in, with a cool game of bingo and prizes! Check it out. 

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It's the finale of Season 3! We have a fiery ending, writing stories inspired by Vesta, goddess of the hearth.

...But honestly, we in the Cru have all had a lot going on in our personal lives. It's been a hectic summer. Our topic of discussion today is how to get back into writing, or any pursuit, after a long time of not doing it. Join us as we get back together to enjoy community and writing all over again.

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Amber of Tadpole Press writes with us today!

Amber is the founder and CEO of Tadpole Press. Enter Tadpole Press' 100-word story contest! It's an international writing contest celebrating community and creativity. These are things we love here at Radio Freewrite. Join us as we explore our prompt "Fiasco" and discuss how we write and how writing writes us.

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We welcome author Stuart Miller for a discussion about trauma and writing. Writing can be a tool to educate others, but it can also be a medium through which the author can heal. Stuart only had a short time to share with us, and he bowed out before the stories began. We start reading those at the 20:45 mark, and they include a curmudgeon, who encounters a cat; a girl, just starting out on her own, who encounters a curmudgeon; a curmudgeon, not by choice; 3 baby stories; a secret story; and an anarchist tale. 

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Whelp, WebEater wasn't here for this one, so what PC, Spud, and your host, Murph, got up to is a mystery. You'd best listen to find out. 

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PC picked a great prompt for this week's episode: a haunting, beautiful Mongolian song called "Altargana," specifically the version done by the group Khusugtun. Also, our beloved WebEater was out as host for this episode, so with Murph, PC, and Spud anarchy ruled! The song evoked emotions of sadness, yearning, and vibes of a secret, hidden message in our writers. Listen to the song, listen to our stories, and let yourself recline in dreams.

Link to the song:

Altargana - Khusugtun 

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Here is the long-awaited conclusion to our series on the anatomy of a story. Be sure to listen to episodes 103 and 104 for writing and banter on the beginning and middle of stories respectively. In this one we tackle how to end stories, discussing how to tie together what was set up in the beginning, and expanded and deepened in the middle. Happy writing!

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We're back for the long-awaited middle section of our series on the anatomy of a story. Be sure to listen to episode 103 before firing up this puppy- remember, PC's story is tagged onto 103 as a coda. The full Cru is on deck for this one, so buckle up and enjoy the ride! 

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The WHOLE CRU has assembled for this one; be sure to stay tuned for PC's coda at the end of the episode! We chat about the beginnings of stories: what they have to accomplish, the parts they often contain, and pitfalls to be avoided. Then, we share the beginnings of our stories. Tales begin around the 23:30 mark and include an undertaker pondering death; a girl who finds some coins; the opening to a murder-mystery romcom; a coin hunter on the shores of the Styx; siblings (one of whom is dead); and a grave robber.
From Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable:  
Corpse coins. An old name for the pennies placed on the eyelids of dead persons to keep them closed. In the New England states a half-dollar was traditionally used for the same purpose. 

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