Writing Lessons
Episodes
Nonfiction w/Crystal Wikinson
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Silas House talks to acclaimed writer Crystal Wilkinson about her latest book, Praise Song for the Kitchen Ghosts, and the art of creative nonfic...
Short Stories w/Jayne Moore Waldrop
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Silas House discusses the craft of writing short stories and "the dream of fiction" with Jayne Moore Waldrop.
Life of a Writer w/Rebecca Gayle Howell
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Silas House and guest Rebecca Gayle Howell examine how we manage our time, how we make a living, how to submit, and how to devote ourselves to a ...
What Makes a Great Poem w/Kathleen Driskell
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Silas House and acclaimed poet Kathleen Driskell talk about what makes a great poem, the power of revision, and much more.
Poetry w/Frank X. Walker
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Silas House talks to award-winning poet Frank X. Walker about what his best poetry lessons.
Plot w/Gwenda Bond
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Silas House in conversation with New York Times bestselling writer Gwenda Bond about plot and other writing elements.
Sense of Place w/Barbara Kingsolver
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Silas House and Internationally acclaimed writer Barbara Kingsolver discuss sense of place and much more.
Writing Songs w/Carla Gover
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning singer-songwriter Carla Gover discusses songwriting and the creative process with host Silas House.
Writing for Children w/George Ella Lyon
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Silas House and acclaimed writer George Ella Lyon discuss "the deliciousness of words", how to write a picture book, and much more in the second ...
Characterization w/David Arnold
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bestselling writer David Arnold joins Silas House to talk about creating vivid characters in creative writing. 24 minutes, 21 seconds.