Word Play

Jan 29 2025 55 ep. 15 mins

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We love to help you with your writing, of course, but we also love to have fun! Join us here every Friday @8pm to discuss writing, reading, and everything between!

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15 Book Recommendations for 2025

Jan 29 2025 20 mins

Jzurnee shares their favorite reads of 2024.

Welcome to Season 9: Meet the Host

Jan 08 2025 3 mins

Host Jzurnee Myers kicks off the season with an introduction.

Micro Certification: Interview with Dr. Heather Listhartke

Apr 19 2024 13 mins

Interested in a micro certification in professional writing? Come listen to Dr. Listhartke answer some pressing questions about the new program offered by Winthrop's English Department! If you have further questions, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Listhartke through email or stop by her office in Bancroft!

It's Poetry Month! Read some WC poetry picks with me

Apr 09 2024 9 mins

Hello everyone!! I hope you enjoy this episode. All poems that were read can be found for free online and open access.

Flower Language: History, Development, and Modern Usage

Mar 02 2024 8 mins

Hello all! Are we ready for Spring?? I know I am so maybe we can manifest some warm weather with this podcast episode. Sources used: https://www.interflora.co.uk/page/flower-meanings https://www.ericaweiner.com/history-lessons/floriography-the-secret-language-of-flowers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Language_of_flowers

Horror Literature: Why do we enjoy it?

Feb 09 2024 7 mins

Hello! Lets explore the horror genre together. I explore the origins, history, and psychology behind horror media in this episode. Don't forget to leave a suggestion for future episodes. Enjoy!

Hello! Season 8 Begins!!

Jan 28 2024 1 mins

Hi! I am so excited for this new season! Keep an eye out in the next week for a new episode.

Lets Talk Young Adult Literature: Special Guest Bri Sharp

Dec 02 2023 35 mins

Hello! Todays episode features special guest Bri Sharp (He/They) and he has come to share some insights on the YA genre. Bri is a fellow Graduate Assistant in Winthrop's writing center and has been intensely studying the YA genre this semester. Some of the books Bri recommended in this episode are: Abarat by Clive Barker and The Percy Jackson Series. Enjoy!

Halloween Special: A Reading of "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson

Oct 31 2023 21 mins

Happy Halloween Spooky Majors! I hope you enjoy this reading is "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. Disclaimer: I am not the best at narration but I tried my best! This story is ominous and its dystopian elements are very Hunger Games. Enjoy!

Annotated Bibliographies: What are they and how are they useful?

Oct 09 2023 8 mins

Hello! Today I am giving a brief overview of annotated bibliographies! I break them down into what they are, how they are useful and how to create them. Look out for a spooky episode later this month to celebrate Halloween! As always, see ya next time, Amber