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Word Play
by Winthrop Writing Center
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!
Episodes
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15 Book Recommendations for 2025
Jzurnee shares their favorite reads of 2024.
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Welcome to Season 9: Meet the Host
Host Jzurnee Myers kicks off the season with an introduction.
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Micro Certification: Interview with Dr. Heather Listhartke
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...
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It's Poetry Month! Read some WC poetry picks with me
Hello everyone!! I hope you enjoy this episode. All poems that were read can be found for free online and open access.
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Flower Language: History, Development, and Modern Usage
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...
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Horror Literature: Why do we enjoy it?
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!
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Hello! Season 8 Begins!!
Hi! I am so excited for this new season! Keep an eye out in the next week for a new episode.
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Lets Talk Young Adult Literature: Special Guest Bri Sharp
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…
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Annotated Bibliographies: What are they and how are they useful?
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
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Inside the Minds of Winthrop's English Professors: Short Interviews with Dr. Dustin M. Hoffman and Dr. Amanda Hiner
Hello! For todays episode I interviewed Winthrop's Director of English Graduate Studies, Dr. Dustin M. Hoffman and the chair of Winthrop's English Department Dr. Amanda Hiner. Tune in and find out what their favorite novels are and their top tip for new and upcoming writers. Again, thank you so...
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Meet your new host! More exciting episodes to come!
Hello! I am your new host Amber Nelson and this episode features some information about me! Let me know any topics you'd like for us to cover on the pod. Look out for some fun upcoming episodes.
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Frankenstein pt. 2: How to Start and Research Paper
Oh wow! It's a Finale! Thank you to everyone who has listened in this season and who participated in the bracket! You really have made this last season so much fun for me. I hope y'all have had a good time too! - Jordan
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Mary Shelly's Frankenstein pt. 1
Thank you so much to everyone who worked on and voted in the bracket this year! I hope you enjoy the episode and join us next time for part 2!
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The Origin of Mystery: Lucy Sussex's Women Writers and Detectives in Nineteenth Century Crime Fiction
Go vote for your favorite Author/Book on in our Instagram stories! You can find Lucy Sussex's book here! You can find Poe's Short Story here! Thank you for listening!
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Speculative Fiction and Imagining the Irreal
The Cafe Irreal Article Speculative Literature Foundation Follow us on Instagram and look out for the bracket vote on 03/01!
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What's The Point of it All? Why Do We Read?
Send this episode to a friend and ask them why reading is important! Come talk to us at the writing center and on Instagram @winthrop_wc ! Thanks for listening!!
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The Writing of The Working Class
Dr. Hoffman's Reccomendations: George Orwell: Road to Wiggan Pier and Down and Out in Paris and London Raymond Carver Dorothy Allison Studs Terkel: Working George Saunders Daniel Orozco: Orientation Phillip Levine: What Work Is Donald Ray Pollock: Knockemstiff (especially) Bonnie Jo Campbell:...
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Grief in Literature: How Others' Grief Affects Us and Our Writing
Be sure to follow us on Instagram! @winthrop_wc
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War of The Writers is Back!
*Alexander Pope did not write fiction; Dr. Hiner please don't fail me! Instagram @winthrop_wc Keep your eyes peeled for the bracket next week!
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Affect Theory and How Our Favorite Characters Make us Feel
Instagram: @winthrop_wc Tell us what you think about Affect Theory! More Information on Affect Theory (article) Ariza - Affect Theory with Literature and Art: Between and Beyond Representation (book) Sedgwick & Frank - Shame and Its Sisters: A Silvan Tompkins Reader (book) Sedgwick - Touching...
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Literature and Earth's Changing Climate
Link to share your nature opinion! Sources: Bressler, Charles E. “Ecocriticism.” Literary Criticism: An Introduction to Theory and Practice, Fifth Edition ed., Pearson Education, 2003, pp. 230–238. Books Mentioned: Jack London "To Build a Fire" Gary Paulsen Hatchet Jon Krakauer Into the Wild...
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Tattered Tales Exploring Dacus' Ghost Stories
To bring this season in the right way, Jordan traversed the depths of Dacus' basement to find old-timey ghost stories to share. Join us for a spooky season start! Books mentioned: Tales to be Told in the Dark by Basil Davenport (PN6071.G45.D3) The Haunted Omnibus by Alexander Laing…
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Season Finale: Virginia Woolf
Sources: https://lithub.com/essential-writing-advice-from-virginia-woolf/ https://www.themarginalian.org/2013/01/25/virginia-woolf-on-keeping-a-diary/ https://www.biography.com/writer/virginia-woolf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1W7wqXD_b0&t=83s
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Tutors Discuss: Young Adult Fiction
Today Stephanie and I discuss the banned books list, the depth of YA fiction, and our favorite YA novels.
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Tutors Discuss: The Literary Merits of Fanfiction
Fellow tutor and Assitant Director of The Writing Center, Marin Joins me for today's episode to discuss whether or not Literary magazines have what it takes to be considered literature. Further Reading & Sources - Vox Article on canonical fanfiction - Sadie Trombetta's Bustle Article - Fan…
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Self Publishing: Zines and Self Publishing Platforms
In this episode, we wrap up our series by discussing Zines and Self Publishing Platforms. Be sure to check out your comic shop for any local Zines and our Instagram for our War of Writers Bracket! The Bindery: https://www.binderymke.com/
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Self Publishing: Literary Magazines
In part one of our self-publishing series, I talk with Sam Hyatt, the EIC of The Anthology to gain some insight on what it takes to write for and be a part of a literary magazine and we talk a little bit about what exactly a literary magazine is. Join us next week to talk about self-publishing...
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Black Playwrights and The Craft of Playwriting
somebody/ anybody sing a black girl's song bring her out to know herself to know you but sing her rhythms carin/ struggle/ hard times sing her song of life she's been dead so long closed in silence so long she doesn't know the sound of her own voice -Ntozake Shange "For Colored Girls Who Have...
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Season 4 Finale
In this episode, Garrett recaps each episode to highlight some of the themes and topics covered from this season. We hope you enjoy this finale and the wrap-up of season four! As always, follow the Winthrop Writing Center at winthrop_wc and stay tuned for season five, which will air in the…
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Writing for Unconventional Media
In this episode, Garrett and Becca discuss writing for different types of media, such as playwriting, screenwriting, video game writing, and many more. The two cover the similarities and differences between academic writing and unconventional writing and offer tips on considering the unique...
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A Dive Into Poetry
In this episode, Garrett and Becca, a senior in English Education, discuss the genre of poetry, including common misconceptions as well as what makes poetry, poetry. If you have any questions or comments, email us at [email protected]. You can view show notes for each episode of Season 4 on…
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The Horror Genre
In this episode, Garrett and Dr. Ralston discuss the horror genre in this season's Halloween special! If you have any questions, comments, or would like to be interviewed in a future episode, email us at [email protected]. You can view show notes for each episode of Season 4 on our blog at...
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Creative Writing Mentorship
In this episode, Garrett and Winthrop alum, Jariel discuss the similarities and differences in mentorship between creative writing and academic writing and offer tips for working through creative writing projects. If you have any questions, comments, or would like to be interviewed in a future...
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The Writing Process
In this episode, Garrett and Drew review the steps of the writing process and how they approach each step. If you ever are stumped as to what to do next for a paper or creative writing assignment, this episode is a resource for you to refer back to! If you have any questions, comments, or would...
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Writing Misconceptions
In this episode, Garrett and Stephanie work to debunk common writing misconceptions. If you have any questions, comments, or would like to be interviewed in a future episode, email us at [email protected]. Follow the Winthrop Writing Center on Instagram at winthrop_wc! Thanks so much for...
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Season 4 Trailer
Welcome to Season 4 of World Play! Garrett will be your new host and Drew will be the producer! We are so excited for you to listen and hope you enjoy this season's content. Follow the Winthrop Writing Center on Instagram (@winthrop_wc) and email us ([email protected]) with any comments,...
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Psychology of Writing Part 2: The Benefits of Writing as a Hobby
Hey there, welcome back to WordPlay, the Winthrop Writing Center podcast! This is Part 2 of Psychology Behind Writing. Today, I go over the benefits of journaling as a hobby, including physical and emotional benefits. I am sorry that this episode is so late... I have been dealing with my own...
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Psychology of Writing Part 1: Why Academic Writing is Stressful
On this week of WordPlay, I go into reasons why writing in college is so stressful. The majority of college students struggle with writing essays for their classes and I wanted to know why. I also add in some tips for students and teachers to do to make writing stress-free and more fun. As…
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Different Types of Learning Disorders
Hey guys, it's McKenna and welcome to WordPlay! Today, I talked about the different kinds of learning disorders and some mental disorders that affects students academically. I wanted to shed some light on learning disabilities, because I do not think it is talked about as much as it should be....
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Procrastination: College Students' Worst Enemy
Welcome to the first official episode of Season 3 of WordPlay! Today, I dive deep into procrastination which effects almost all students today. I explore the reasons why people procrastinate and teach you some good tips and strategies to use to combat procrastination. I also interview a senior at...
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Season 3 Trailer
Welcome back to WordPlay! This is season 3 of our show and I am your new host, McKenna! I am so excited and grateful to all of you who listen in, and I hope you enjoy this season! Follow the Winthrop Writing center on Instagram (@winthrop_wc) and email me if you have any suggestions, comments, or...
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Season 2 FINALE
The final episode of Season 2, where Joshua and Wyatt recap and wrap up the past season of Wordplay. Follow us on Instagram (@winthrop_wc), and visit the new Online Winthrop Writing Center (https://www.winthrop.edu/writingcenter/)! And have a wonderful Christmas and New Years!
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Horror Fiction
In today's episode, Wyatt discusses a variety of horror fiction! Follow us on Instagram (@winthrop_wc), and visit the new Online Winthrop Writing Center (https://www.winthrop.edu/writingcenter/)!
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A First Semester Like No Other
Joshua is joined today by Andie, a new freshmen at Winthrop University, as we discuss the impact of someone's first impressions and college experiences being within the confines of the COVID-19 pandemic and online learning. Follow us on Instagram (@winthrop_wc), and visit the new Online Winthrop...
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From the Professor's Perspective
Today, we interview Professor Hayley Neiling to get a Winthrop University professor's perspective on the process (and the impact of the process) of the move to online learning due to COVID-19. Follow us on Instagram (@winthrop_wc), and visit the new Online Winthrop Writing Center...
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Quarantine Woes
Wyatt and Joshua discuss the positives and negatives of the switch to online learning amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, complete with technical difficulties near the end! Follow us on Instagram (@winthrop_wc), and visit the new Online Winthrop Writing Center (https://www.winthrop.edu/writingcenter/)!
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SEASON 2 TRAILER
A brief trailer for the upcoming second season of Wordplay! First official episode airs Wednesday, Sept. 30th at 2 PM (EST), and is centered around how the pandemic and the shift to online classes has affected the learning experience of two students. Stay tuned and visit us on Instagram at...
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Time Management
In this episode, I discuss with Megan Jensen some tactics that YOU can use to better manage your time. Feel free to reach out to us on Instagram: @winthrop_wc. Check out these Time Management Resources: Ted Talks: Laura Vanderkam | “How to gain control of your free time”...
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COVID-19 (AKA Coronavirus) Update
Everyone, stay safe, and make wise choices regarding this pandemic. Winthrop University's Writing Center will only be offering online appointments made via winthrop.mywconline.com. Podcast episodes shouldn't be hindered, but if they are, I will let you know. Also, apologies for the audio quality…
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Unfolding Creative Nonfiction
In this episode, I interview Dr. Devon Ralston (Professor of English and Writing Center Director) about her love for creative nonfiction. If you like this episode, let us know on Instagram @winthrop_wc.
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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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