Radio FreeWrite
A podcast for lovers of stories- reading them, hearing them, and writing them. We provide a new prompt every week, then share the stories we have created from that prompt. We discuss the stories and the art of storytelling while encouraging listeners to create their own stories along with us.
Radio FreeWrite
126: Ephesian – Building Writing Community & Embracing Critique (feat. JUST C.O.S.)
This episode JUST C.O.S. joins us to talk about writing, life, and The Sparrow's Fortune, a poetry collective working to inspire, educate, and encourage our community through arts, entertainment, and creative writing workshops. We discussed the challenge of learning to accept critique without losing your love for the craft, and the sheer joy of watching other people create. There were birds in the walls, Toni Morrison quotes in the air, and a...spirited... discussion about what counts as “armchair criticism.”
Then we shared first‑draft poems and stories inspired by Ephesian: a jolly companion. How fitting.
Check out The Sparrow's Fortune here: https://www.thesparrowsfortune.com/
Or follow them on Instagram @thesparrowsfortune
Follow @just.c.o.s. on Insta, and if you want to book email JustCOS.info@gmail.com
Happy writing everyone!
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