Radio FreeWrite

Hello! In this Minizode, Krispy and Murph discuss the various reasons people find for writing. How was writing developed, and originally used? From passion, to fame and fortune, what drives people to put words on the page (or screen)? What motivates us at Radio Freewrite as writers? How about famous writers throughout history?

We hope you have a wonderful week, with some good writing and reading throughout it!

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We tumbled into a chat about onomatopoeia, comic book “WHAM!”s, and whether you can even write sound effects in languages like Mandarin. From Chekhov’s snowy sibilance to Stacy Abrams’ long‑promised book, we swapped advice about finding time to write, procrastinating like pros, and the joy of a perfectly timed “pshhht” as you crack a Pepsi.

Then we read first‑draft stories for Zucchetto, a word that somehow means both “skullcap” and “little gourd.”

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PC shares his experience of the publication process after a novel is accepted. 

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This week the Cru had a special prompt. We wandered the halls of the Cleveland Museum of Art, seeking inspiration, and all picked different artworks to inspire our writing. Art is it's own world: listen for mysterious galleries, goblins, bad relationships, and sonnets! 

And, if you get a chance, try this exercise yourself. The CMA is free, or find your nearest museum, and, with an open mind, search for something to inspire your writing!

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WebEater and Murph discuss different approaches to imitating--- and learning from--- an author.

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Fresh from vacation, we talked about the dark art of editing. How do you know which pieces deserve your time, when to let stories sit for months (or years)? What about the stubborn love we feel for broken drafts no one else believes in? We offer our advice, dear reader, on this and more.

Then we shared stories for Unhinged—a prompt that inspired creepy mechanics, ominous flights, and characters teetering right on the edge.

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The Cru riff on strategies for reading as a writer. 

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This week was half nonfiction, half fiction, and 100% navel‑gazing. We talked about how prompts can be used as writing exercises, not just story starters: dialogue drills, worldbuilding sprints, or even raw essays that feel more like therapy than fiction.

After that, we read pieces inspired by Hunky Dory, ranging from heartfelt reflections to stories that definitely weren’t all sunshine and rainbows.

Stories begin at the 16:45.

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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. We discussed our own writing habits, the tension between first‑draft chaos and polished revisions, and whether sharing work too early can kill your motivation. Along the way we played a particularly mean-spirited game.

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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