Prompt to Page Podcast
1) Shauna M. Morgan
Poet Shauna M. Morgan understands that feeling "weighed down by all of those things happening around us" can make writing even more challenging.For her, it helps to remember "that generations of my fo...Show More
2) Mary Anna Evans
While novelist Mary Anna Evans believes that studying writing is "very valuable," she also advises writers "to go out and live your life." She says that "all experience is useful" in writing.And she s...Show More
3) Dorian Hairston
Poet and educator Dorian Hairston encourages all writers—from his high school students to adults—to make their writing fresh and new.Dorian believes "if we can just find ways as artists to be interest...Show More
4) Celebrating 50 Episodes of Prompt to Page
On this special edition of the Prompt to Page writing podcast, we look back at some of our best moments so far. Past guests—including Crystal Wilkinson, Gwenda Bond, Silas House, and Mariama Lockingto...Show More
5) Rachel Elliott
For graphic novelist Rachel Elliott, drawing comes more easily than writing. "I think prompts really help me make that move from drawing a goofy kid, drawing a talking animal," she says, "into...what ...Show More
6) Kevin Holm-Hudson
Don't think your writing is important? Singer-songwriter and music professor Dr. Kevin Holm-Hudson disagrees."I think that's a positive contribution to the atmosphere, to society, to the planet," he s...Show More
7) Fenton Johnson
Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame author Fenton Johnson doesn't believe in writer's block. "Fighting with the white page over a week, a month, a year, sometimes 10 years," he says, "that's what we call wr...Show More
8) Leatha Kendrick
Poet Leatha Kendrick believes that creativity is a habit. "To exercise your creativity is to keep it active and alive," she says. "You have to get up and walk to the library and then something can hap...Show More
9) Christopher McCurry
"A teacher giving a prompt is the same as the world nudging you to write something," says poet and educator Christopher McCurry. On this episode, Christoper shares two prompts that will inspire you an...Show More
10) Wes Blake
For author Wes Blake, a former West Jessamine High School English teacher, writing about his obsessions helped him find his subject matter. "When you write about what obsesses you," he says, "it guide...Show More