In the first episode of Season 3, Jeannine Ouellette, author of the memoir The Part That Burns and creator of the Writing in the Dark newsletter, shares insights into her writing process, her extraordinary year on Substack, and the unique blend of craft, wisdom, and kindness that makes her a beloved teacher of creative writing.
This is a fantastic conversation. I will be thinking much about these ideas on narrator and writer and reader and their different journeys. Thank you to you both.
What an incredible master class! Describing memoir POV as a trinity and with such clarity made it finally click for me. Beautiful human, beautiful writer, beautiful interview.
Thanks, Emily. I found that particular point really helpful too, esp the distance between the writer we are and the narrator. Jeannine's a very special teacher, writer & person!
This was a wonderful conversation. Great questions, Paul, and Jeannine's answers--layered and chock full of SO much. It's one I'll come back to for a listen again and again. Thank you both!
Thank you Paul and Jeannine for this excellent interview. It was both uplifting and refreshing to gain insight about a few key things. I appreciated the internal/external distinction.
This is a fantastic conversation. I will be thinking much about these ideas on narrator and writer and reader and their different journeys. Thank you to you both.
Thank you, Holly. I'm *so* glad this episode resonated for you!
Thank you, Holly!
I listened to this as I ended my day today and learned so many delicious details concerning narration and voice. Thank you so much for this!
I love to hear this & I'm thrilled you found and enjoyed the episode.
Fabulous conversation! And beloved is the exact word to describe how we feel about her.
My dear friend. xo
What an incredible master class! Describing memoir POV as a trinity and with such clarity made it finally click for me. Beautiful human, beautiful writer, beautiful interview.
Thanks, Emily. I found that particular point really helpful too, esp the distance between the writer we are and the narrator. Jeannine's a very special teacher, writer & person!
Thanks you guys!! This is so uplifting!
I agree, Emily. And the idea that a writer's biggest thing needs to be awareness of what's internal vs. external. That one finally sunk in for me.
This was a wonderful conversation. Great questions, Paul, and Jeannine's answers--layered and chock full of SO much. It's one I'll come back to for a listen again and again. Thank you both!
Thank you *so* much, Amy. I'm thrilled you got so much out of it.
I could listen to Jeannine forever. Thanks Paul
Thanks, Anna!
Thank you Paul and Jeannine for this excellent interview. It was both uplifting and refreshing to gain insight about a few key things. I appreciated the internal/external distinction.
Thanks, Donna! Yes, the internal/external awareness can be a major game-changer. It certainly has been for me (both as a writer and an editor)!
Thank you Donna. So glad you enjoyed the interview! Jeannine's advice has been transformational for my writing too!