The Unexpected Shape

In Episode 10, Esmé reflects on her life and shares strategies for maintaining her writing, even during challenging times.

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In this episode, we reflect on Twitter's heyday and its crucial role in fostering literary connections. As Twitter undergoes a transformation to becoming “X”, we explore its impact on the literary community and share insights on alternative platforms. Discover where you can find a new literary haven, including the Unexpected Shape Café at [esmewang.com/links](https://esmewang.com/links), and join our free workshop, "Your Best Nonfiction Topic," at [unexpectedshapeacademy.com](https://unexpectedshapeacademy.com/). Stay connected with the Unexpected Shape Writing Academy as we navigate this changing landscape together.

The Mensah Demary essay mentioned in this episode, “In Search of Lost Tweets: On Being a Writer on Twitter,” can be found here:

https://electricliterature.com/in-search-of-lost-tweets-on-being-a-writer-on-twitter/

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Esmé talks about a big decision she's recently. made that gets at the big, ongoing question, "Am I allowed to write about this?"

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In "I'm Scared to Tell You This," Esmé opens up candidly, sharing both her triumphs and struggles, offering listeners an intimate glimpse into her life's highs and lows.

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In Episode 6 of The Unexpected Shape Podcast, we delve into the age-old question: "Is social media essential for writers?" Explore the significance of literary citizenship and discover alternative paths to thriving in the literary world without social media.

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Episode 5: Join Esmé as she delves into harnessing strong emotions for impactful writing. Plus, a sneak peek into Academy 101, empowering aspiring writers with fundamentals.

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Join host Esmé in Episode 4 as she navigates the writing journey amidst life's challenges. With authenticity and warmth, Esmé shares her strategies for writing during her husband's cancer journey.

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Episode 3: On Writing the Ineffable explores the challenges of expressing abstract and elusive concepts through writing.

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In Episode 2 of The Unexpected Shape Podcast, dive into the world of nonfiction and memoir writing as Esmé shares a curated list of must-read books. Oh, and she also shouts out a website that she always uses for her writing—and would cry if the internet lost it.

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In Episode 1 of "The Unexpected Shape" podcast, we delve into the world of publishing and share captivating stories of books that almost didn't get published. Hear me about the setbacks I faced and the rejections before finding some form of success.

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