More Stories, Creative Writing Podcast

Episode 19: Finding Quality Writing Instruction (This episode features the dulcet tones of a snoring beagle...)   In this episode I look at various options and opportunities for direct instruction of creative writing.   00:38 Welcome, Happy New Year, How’s it going with you? (Resolutions suck) 02:38 Many listeners may find themselves looking for quality writing instruction and facing doubt about our writing abilities. 04:00 Indirect vs. Direct instruction 04:37 Can writing (or any other art) actually be TAUGHT? 05:30 Do you know a single major league baseball player who never had a parent or coach teach them the fundamentals?  06:42 Direct instruction of writing leads to improvement. (Including the golf analogy...) Instruction is breaking the elements down so they can be examined and applied. 08:28 The importance of outside feedback to the writer, accountability, and wisdom outside oneself. 09:28 Who can benefit from direct creative writing instruction? 10:07 Anyone who feels overwhelmed by all the books and