Write-minded: Weekly Inspiration for Writers

Hybrid Writing for Hybrid Lives, featuring Faith Adiele

Dec 9, 2024

Faith Adiele, an acclaimed author and educator, joins the discussion on hybrid writing and the rise of chapbooks. She shares insights on her experimental books that weave personal narratives with broader themes, captivating listeners with the challenges and freedoms of hybrid memoirs. The conversation dives into innovative narrative strategies, including the use of lists, to enhance storytelling. Adiele also touches on the significance of reclaiming silenced voices, making this a thought-provoking and inspiring session for writers looking to break traditional molds.

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Faith Adiele

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Quick takeaways

Faith Adiele's innovative approach to hybrid memoirs encourages writers to break traditional boundaries, reflecting diverse identities in their storytelling.

The resurgence of chapbooks provides authors with a unique platform for intimate narratives, enhancing creative freedom and reader engagement.

Deep dives

Faith Adiele's Innovative Storytelling

Faith Adiele's approach to storytelling combines artistic risks and boundary-pushing formats. Her recent work features two chapbooks that act as excerpts from a larger memoir, showcasing her unique way of crafting narratives. These chapbooks, described as being in conversation with each other, merge various forms of expression, including screenplay formats and personal memoirs, making the reading experience dynamic and engaging. This innovative style not only reflects her personal experiences but also challenges conventional structures within literary storytelling.

Intro

3min

Exploring Hybrid Memoirs

6min

Navigating Hybrid Memoirs and Chapbooks

7min

Exploring Hybrid Memoirs and Narrative Techniques

20min

Exploring Writing Substacks for Insights and Inspiration

4min

Exploring the World of Writing Substacks

3min

This week’s show features guest Faith Adiele, who’s just released two chapbooks that are in conversation with one another. These books are a springboard for a conversation about hybrid writing, hybrid memoirs, the popularity of chapbooks, and hybrid forms. If you’re a writer who’s been told “you can’t do that,” this episode will be validating, if not vindicating. The publishing world is playing catch-up to all the creativity writers are bringing to the fore, and Faith Adiele is at the forefront of a movement of writers who are playing, creating, and breaking both rules and boundaries. Tune in for an interesting, fun, and permission-giving show. And if you’re interested in residencies, check out Faith’s tutorial, “Residencies 101” on the homepage of her website.

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