Episode 84: Alisha Richard

When it comes to writing, author and poet Alisha Richard has definitely found her groove in performance. In this episode of The Written Scene, Alisha discusses why it's easy to promote yourself when you love what you do, discovering her talents as a storyteller, how fear prevented her from believing writing could be a career, the impact a powerfully performed poem can have on both a crowd and an author, using an analytical brain in a creative space, surprising co-workers with her creative side, practicing poetry while walking her dog, how memorizing some poems became therapy for her, being a rule follower while sometimes not using the rules of poetry and writing, making literary events and knowledge more accessible both in and outside of schools, and much more. Please also listen to the end to find out about Alisha's performance at this year's International Fringe Festival. Click here to get tickets. Be sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share this and all episodes of The Written Scene. Click or tap here to subscribe to our once-a-month newsletter. Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era