Showing results for "Writing Culture" in Literature & Fiction

What is the role of the writer? Prophet? High priest of art? Court jester? Or witness to the real world? Looking back on her own childhood and writing career, Margaret Atwood examines the metaphors which writers of fiction and poetry have used to explain - or excuse! - their activities, looking at what costumes they have assumed, what roles they have chosen to play. In her final chapter she takes up the challenge of the title: if a writer is to be seen as "gifted", who is doing the giving and what are the terms of the gift?

An incisive and comprehensive view of India’s legal process and its key issuesIndia has the second-largest legal profession in the world, but the systemic delays and chronic impediments of its judicial system inspire little confidence in the common person. In India’s Legal System, renowned...

What is it like to be known as Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi's daughter? Or to have a mother as famous as Sharmila Tagore? Or to be recognized as Saif Ali Khan's sister? Or as Kareena Kapoor's sister-in-law? And where do I stand among them? Actor Soha Ali Khan's debut book is at heart a brilliant...

Sometime in her 20s, Jennifer De Leon asked herself, "What would you do if you just gave yourself permission?" While her parents had fled Guatemala more than three decades earlier when the country was in the grips of genocide and civil war, she hadn't been back since she was a child. She gave herself permission to return - to relearn the Spanish that she had forgotten, unpack her family's history, and begin to make her own way.

Writing Romance with Heidi Stark is where dark desire meets masterful storytelling. Bestselling author Heidi Stark takes you behind the scenes of crafting irresistible romance, from tension-filled slow burns to dark, unputdownable obsession. Each episode, Heidi sits down with fellow authors, industry insiders, and experts to explore everything from writing secrets to mental health, mafia romance, and the power of an unforgettable love story. Whether you're an author, reader, or just love a good plot twist, this is your backstage pass to the world of romance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

One of The New York Times’s 100 Best Books of the 21st Century Named a Best Book of the Year by Time, The Boston Globe, and Entertainment Weekly A sharp-eyed, uniquely humane tour of America's cultural landscape―from high to low to lower than low―by the award-winning young star of...

With Amazon's growing power in both bookselling and publishing, considering where and how we get our books is more important now than ever. The simple act of putting a book in a reader's hands—what booksellers call handselling—becomes a catalyst for an exploration of the moral, financial, and political pressures all indie bookstores face.

Ten minute highlights of the popular The Creative Process & One Planet podcasts. Exploring the fascinating minds of creative people. Conversations with writers, artists & creative thinkers across the Arts & STEM. We discuss their life, work & artistic practice. Winners of Oscar, Emmy, Tony, Pulitzer, leaders & public figures share real experiences & offer valuable insights. Notable guests and participating museums and organizations include: Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, Neil Patrick Harris, Smithsonian, Roxane Gay, Musée Picasso, EARTHDAY-ORG, Neil Gaiman, UNESCO, Joyce Carol ...

Join us as we delve into the extraordinary life and work of Amelia Bloomer, a trailblazer in the Womens Movement. This podcast endeavors to present a comprehensive account of her journey, interspersed with substantial excerpts from her writings. Also included is a complete narration of one of her influential lectures. Be captivated by the story of Mrs. Bloomer, as encapsulated by D.C. Bloomer in this compelling podcast.

Das ist SMELLS LIKE WRITING SPIRIT – der grungige Schreibpodcast. Ein ungeschönter Einblick in das Leben einer Autorin. Von Absagen über Schreibblockaden bis zu ersten Lesungen, Veröffentlichungen und all den kleinen Dingen dazwischen. https://www.alexandrapolunin.de/

Indie author of urban fiction documenting the wild, unpredictable creative journey of writing and publishing novels.

Welcome to The Writing Forge, where we discuss tips and tricks for honing your writing craft. Each episode, a guest will join hosts Miranda and Bonnie to hammer out the skills a writer needs to succeed in the writing world. We cover a variety of topics—from the idea phase through publication and beyond—to help you no matter where you are on your writing journey. We believe every writer has something to share to help us all learn and grow!

Conversations with writers and scholars of the North American West, hosted and produced by Prof. Brenden W. Rensink for the BYU Charles Redd Center for Western Studies

Ghosts, monsters, and storytellers oh my. Writing Paranormal is a podcast about exploring paranormal stories and experiences from a creator’s viewpoint. Interviews with other paranormal writers, filmmakers, creators, and witnesses, exploring paranormal hot spots, or just discussing spooky stories, this podcast brings the scary side of storytelling into the moonlight. Want to tell Sarah & Josh about your own paranormal experiences and have it read on the show? Email them at WritingParaPod@gmail.com. www.writingparanormal.com Twitter @writeparapod Facebook @writeparapod Instagram @writeparapod

Honest and Lighthearted Conversations with the Authors Transforming Our World. If you love the written word, join us for conversations with top Christian authors about how books have transformed their lives. You’ll also hear about their motivation for writing, their process, and how they broke into publishing. Books can change the world, our communities, our churches, and our lives. The Writing for a Change podcast gives you an inside look into how that happens.

Timeless Henry David Thoreau Writings presents a curated selection of his most inspiring works, providing guidance on living deliberately and in harmony with nature.

It's about words, written and read, maybe spoken out loud in person, on stage, or recorded and even sung and presented (mostly) by Philip Holden.Long form chats with creators and users of words - pretty relaxed - just you and us. In these chats the guest brings a word and so does Philip - and thereby hangs a tale...Episodes so far have featured James Graham, Ian Tucker-Bell, Tom Carradine, Liam Drew and Arthur Smith, James O' Brien, Peter Oborne and Ian McMillan with more to come...All supported by Mr Books Bookshop - the the home of independent, inspiring and imaginative books, gifts and ...

From Land Before Time fan fiction to crayon heroes, McKay's writings were pretty wacky. Join him & his husband on the podcast journey of a lifetime!

How do we write diverse characters in fiction? What are the do’s and don’ts of writing race, gender, ethnicity, class, sexuality, religion, origin, ability, age, appearance, and so on? Join Bethany A. Tucker and Mariëlle S. Smith as they explore why representation matters and how we, as writers and editors, can do better.

A show about writers, writings, and a little bit of everything else. I’m Aaron Cline Hanbury, and in each episode, I speak with a writer of some variety about his or her work. Or maybe someone else’s work. The point is to chase what’s interesting and good, to find out how writers write, what they learn in the process, and what we can learn, too.