This week, Andrea uses the epistolary form--story written as a letter--to get her point across. The letter form is very intimate because the narrator is speaking directing to you. We hope this process will help writers get published or at least get inspire to write.

For the next four weeks, we will bring you a story written and read by Writing Class Radio co-host, Andrea Askowitz, with commentary by her editor, co-host, Allison Langer. Andrea took a weekly essay challenge, which was inspired by a quote by the author of Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury. He said, “Write a short story every week. It’s not possible to write 52 bad stories in a row.”

Writing Class Radio is a podcast where you’ll hear true personal stories from the students in our class and learn a little about how to write your own stories. Writing Class Radio is equal parts heart and art. By heart we mean the truth in a story. By art we mean the craft of writing. No matter what’s going on in our lives, writing class is where we tell the truth. It’s where we work out our shit, and figure out who we are. There’s no place in the world like writing class. 

Writing Class Radio is co-hosted by Allison Langer (www.allisonlanger.com) and Andrea Askowitz (www.andreaaskowitz.com). 

Writing Class Radio is produced by Virginia Lora, Andrea Askowitz and Allison Langer. 

Writing Class Radio is sponsored by and recorded at The Launchpad at The University of Miami which aims to make the practice of entrepreneurship available to all students and alumni. 

Theme music is by Justina Shandler. Additional music by Paddington Bear. You can find all our music on our website.

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Episode 55: The Mean Letter You Always Wanted to Write

My goal and passion is to help people learn how NOT TO LIVE PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK. 

Writing Class Radio is for people who love stories and who get inspired by hearing other people tell their stories and who wants to learn a little bit about how to write their own stories.  You'll hear students write their way to the truth.  And you'll hear students trying to deal as we follow them outside of class and into their real lives.  Plus you'll hear all the juicy stuff that happens in writing class---resistance, crying, break-throughs, connection.  There's no better way to understand ourselves and each other than by writing and telling our stories. Everyone has a story. What's yours?


Episode 55: The Mean Letter You Always Wanted to Write

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