Word Play

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!

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

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

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!

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

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!

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!

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

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 much Dr. Hoffman and Dr. Hiner for letting me interview you!

Tune in next episode and don't forget to submit suggestions for future topics.

Be sure to follow our instagram @winthrop_wc !

-Amber

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.

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

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!

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!!

Be sure to follow us on Instagram! @winthrop_wc

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 (PN6071.G45.L3)

Famous Ghost Stories by Modern Library (PN6071.G45.C4)

Follow us on Instagram @winthrop_wc

Today Stephanie and I discuss the banned books list, the depth of YA fiction, and our favorite YA novels. 

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/

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 online!

Literary Magazines Discussed in Todays Episode:

https://www.perhappened.com/

https://www.oxfordamerican.org/magazine/issue-115-winter-2021

https://www.udsakron.org/category/kaleidoscope-magazine/

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 spring! Happy holidays!

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 elements that crop up when writing for different mediums. Stay tuned for our season finale, which will air on 12/11 at 7pm EST! If you have any questions or comments, email us at wordplaypod@gmail.com. You can view show notes for each episode on our blog at https://winthropwordplaypodcast.wordpress.com/. Follow the Winthrop Writing Center at winthrop_wc! We hope you enjoy listening! 

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 wordplaypod@gmail.com. You can view show notes for each episode of Season 4 on our blog at https://winthropwordplaypodcast.wordpress.com/. Follow the Winthrop Writing Center at winthrop_wc! Thanks so much for listening, and as always, we hope you enjoy listening to this week's episode! 

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 wordplaypod@gmail.com. You can view show notes for each episode of Season 4 on our blog at https://winthropwordplaypodcast.wordpress.com/. Follow the Winthrop Writing Center at winthrop_wc! Thanks so much for listening, and we hope you enjoy this episode!

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 episode, email us at wordplaypod@gmail.com. You can view show notes for each episode of Season 4 on our blog at https://winthropwordplaypodcast.wordpress.com/. Follow the Winthrop Writing Center at winthrop_wc! As always, thanks so much for listening!

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 like to be interviewed in a future episode, email us at wordplaypod@gmail.com. You can view show notes for each episode of Season 4 on our blog at https://winthropwordplaypodcast.wordpress.com/. Follow the Winthrop Writing Center on Instagram at winthrop_wc! Thanks so much for listening!

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 wordplaypod@gmail.com. Follow the Winthrop Writing Center on Instagram at winthrop_wc! Thanks so much for listening!

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 (wordplaypod@gmail.com) with any comments, suggestions, or if you would like to be featured in an interview. Tune in every other Saturday for episodes at 7:00PM EST. Our first episode will air on September 18th!

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. 

Please enjoy episode 2 of WordPlay! 

Feel free to follow the Winthrop Writing Center on Instagram: @winthrop_wc 

(Also, I am sorry if the audio sounds weird; I tried to make it better) 

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!

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/)!

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 Writing Center (https://www.winthrop.edu/writingcenter/)!

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 (https://www.winthrop.edu/writingcenter/)!

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/)! 

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 @winthrop_wc!

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”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3kNlFMXslo

Tim Urban | “Inside the mind of a master procrastinator”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arj7oStGLkU

Rory Vaden | “How To Multiply Your Time”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2X7c9TUQJ8

Social Commentaries:

Nathaniel Drew | “Why You Never Have Enough Time”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlJkaclqTqg&t=422s

Matt D’Avella | “Why You Never Have Enough Time”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVL2Lj3mUj0

Try This!:

“Making Time Management Work for You: Crash Course Business - Soft Skills

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Si7ah_h32s

Matt D’Avella | “One Way to Effectively Manage Your Time”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sb9Si5ih3os

Productivity:

Matt D’Avella | “How to Become a Productivity Master”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8aRN2HgW7U

Books:

Cal Newport | ​Deep Work

Greg McKeown | ​Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

Charles Duhigg | ​The Power of Habit

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 on this announcement; it was recorded on a headset microphone.

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. 

In this episode, Jessica, a graduate student at Winthrop University, and I attempt to explain theory (or criticism) on a fundamental level. If you have questions or comments, feel free to reach out to us on Instagram @winthrop_wc.