Episode 72: Making the Familiar Strange, and the Strange Familiar with essayist (and author of When the Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down), Anne Fadiman episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 23, 2026 · 47 MIN

Episode 72: Making the Familiar Strange, and the Strange Familiar with essayist (and author of When the Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down), Anne Fadiman

from Writing It! · host The Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Florida

We talk with Yale Professor in the Practice in the department of English and Francis Writer in Residence, Anne Fadiman about essay writing, being a monogamous writer, teaching writing, how students keep us open to new ideas, creating a team spirit in the classroom, providing feedback, being the child of accomplished writers, sharing our writing with people we trust, and when procrastination stops. Don't forget to rate and review our show and follow us on all social media platforms here: https://linktr.ee/writingitpodcast Contact us with questions, possible future topics/guests, or comments here: https://writingit.fireside.fm/contact

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