Chalk and Ink: The Podcast for Teachers Who Write and Writers Who Teach
Chalk and Ink is a biweekly school year podcast that interviews teachers who write and writers who teach. Are you looking for inspiration to develop and deepen your writing and/or teaching practice? If so, then listen to the experts who make it their practice to become better writers and teachers every day. If you'd like to connect after listening, please find me on Twitter @KateNarita or visit my website www.katenarita.com Happy listening!
Episodes
99 episodes
Revision Is the Whole Game with N. West Moss
Debut middle-grade novelist N. West Moss says revision is the whole game. She talks about discovery drafts, middle drafts where she tries to accomplish goals, and then polishing drafts. She also talks about winning at writing every day not by p...
Vulnerability Is Bravery with Brooke Eisenbach, John Schu, Josh Galarza, Lisa Stringfellow and Meredith Adamo
Brooke Eisenbach, John Schu, Josh Galarza,
Finding Our Way
I’m overjoyed to be bringing you episode 97 Finding Our Way with Tom Bober, Michelle Cusolito,
Creators Who Collaborate
Today’s episode focuses on the joy of collaborating, accountability and finding the golden thread. You’ll hear from the following fabulous creators: Carole Boston Weatherford, Jeffery Boston Weathe...
Season Five Finale: Top Ten Writing Tips
Wrapping up our fifth season with this summer's top ten tips:10. Conduct Interesting Interviews9. Love Lists8. Discover Structure7. Setting Is a Super Tool6. Side Write
Kids Are Boss with Jarrett Lerner
In this episode, Jarrett Lerner talks about how publishing a book is like participating in the NBA finals, how kids are our bosses, and sloppy first drafts. Let’s get started....
Be Kind to Yourself with Ann Marie Stephens
In this episode, Ann Marie Stephens talks about visual reminders to write, stoplight writing, and positive self talk.To prep for our next episode be sure...
Hermit Crab Essays and More with Nancy McCabe
In this episode, Nancy McCabe talks about revising for authentic voice, taking detours, and hermit crab essays. Let’s get started.To prep for our next e...
Open-Ended Questions Open Doors with Cindy Jenson-Elliott
In this interview, Cindy Jenson-Elliott lets us in on incredible interview tips. In addition to interview tips, Cindy talks about researching and writing simultan...
Exposing the Root of Nonfiction with Ann McCallum Staats
Ann McCallum exposes the root of nonfiction in this episode...
Make the World a Better Place with Amanda Jones
Amanda Jones definitely gives writing tips in this episode such as listen to music that reflects the mood that you're trying to convey in your manuscript, start with a bang to ...
Take PRIDE in Your Passion with Sarah Prager
Sarah Prager talks about her passion for queer history, learning how to write for a YA audience, and how to research.Our next episode will feature school librarian
Author's Craft Chat with April Jones Prince, Jody Little, Josh Galarza, Katrina Moore and Zetta Elliott
April Jones Prince, Jody Little, Josh Galarza,
Compression, Repetition, and Representation with Jeannine Atkins
Jeannine Atkins is one of the kindest people I know, and her compassion radiates through her verse. So, my wish for all of you is that your year is filled with kindness, just like Jeannine...
A Mini MFA with Jen Ferguson
Jen Ferguson talks about opportunities to sharpen our work, why characters mirror one another in dialogue, and why we need different books for different readers. Let’s get started.<...
Reaching for the Sweet Spot with Sarah Aronson
In today’s episode Sarah Aronson talks about the importance of embracing conversations, challenges, and community. Sarah's latest biography, Abzuglutely!, celebrates congresswoman, lawyer...
Celebrating Neurodiversity with Jen Malia
Jen Malia and I talk about celebrating neurodiversity, identifying your audience, and writing on location.Our next episode will feature Sarah A...
Expression Is Everything with A.S. King
A.S. King talks about her newest novel, Pick the Lock, ACES or adverse childhood experiences, and the importance...
Creating Classroom Writing Communities
Andrew Hacket, Ernesto Cisneros, Marcie Flinchum Atkins,
Lead with Curiosity with Ryan Tahmaseb
I had a blast chatting with Ryan Bani Tahmaseb. We celebrate his debut picture book, Rostam’s Picture-Day Pusteen<...
Veracity, Voice, and Vulnerability with Josh Galarza
Debut author Josh Galarza talks about the importance of veracity, voice, and vulnerability in this episode, all of which are embedded into his heartfelt, hilarious, and heartbreaking d...
Top Ten Writers' Workshop Tips for 2024/2025
Chalk + Ink presents the top ten writer’s workshop tips for the 2024-2025 school year:Choose Community Building BooksPartner with FamiliesEmbrace Growth Mindset<...
Season Four Finale: Top Ten Writing Tips
Tip Number 10: Tap Into Classroom AdventuresTip Number 9: Head to the LibraryTip Number 8: Write from a Personal PlaceTip Number 7: Mine Memory MomentsTip Number 6: Travel New Places
Stealing Moments and Giving Back with Andrew Hacket
On June 22nd, I will be participating in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk in Boston. I will be walking 16 miles to raise money to stop suicide. If this podcast has been helpful to you in any w...