Writing the Wrong Way with Jonathan Ball, PhD
Writing the Wrong Way is a podcast for serious writers who want to stand out by being more productive and taking artistic risks. Host Jonathan Ball, an award-winning author with a PhD in creative writing, uses an analytical approach to teach new ways to write, edit, and work. The podcast aims to help writers create innovative art that rises above the crowd.
Episodes
Conor McDonnell on Letting the Reader Work
Poet and pediatric anesthesiologist Conor McDonnell joins the podcast to talk about how he lets his readers do the work when it comes to his poetry. Jonathan asks Conor about how he balances writing with a demanding medical career, why his long poem What We Know So Far grew out of news headlines and medical language, and how wordplay, notebooks, and “accretive” composition shape his projects. Alon
Building Trust with the Reader in The Eye Collector
In this solo episode of Writing the Wrong Way, Dr. JonathanBall talks about his writing decisions behind Image Comics’ The Eye Collector, focusing on how to build—and earn—reader trust during a strange, complex story.Using specific examples from the first three issues, Jonathan explores techniques like “selecting” the right readers, training them to handle ambiguity, layering subtext, and using qu
Quick Notes on The Eye Collector and All Else
Step into the strange orbit of The Eye Collector in this special off-the-cuff episode, recorded as Jonathan hurriedly packs for San Diego Comic-Con. He discusses how the new Image Comics series has been meticulously constructed to disorient you, invite your theories, and even risk pushing some readers away on purpose. From cosmic horror in a perspective-free void to mythological subversion, “divid
Writing Dragons with David Ly
Poet and novelist David Ly joins the podcast to talk about his debut novel Not All Dragons, a “cozy fantasy” about an amnesiac boy, a mermaid, and a journey through the magical world of Lanelia. Jonathan and David discuss character-first fantasy, the anxieties of worldbuilding, and how poetry can shape prose. David also explains dragons as queer monsters, reclaiming monstrosity through the antholo
Steve Orlando on Writing Comics for Marvel and DC and Beyond
Jonathan welcomes acclaimed comics writer and editor Steve Orlando to talk about what really makes a great Big Two writer. They get into finding a character’s “core wound,” balancing decades of lore with a fresh take, managing dense event books without boring readers, and the real job of editors versus writers. Steve also shares insights on collaborating with artists, building a sustainable writin
David Jón Fuller on Bringing the Theatre into the Novel While Writing VENUE 13
In this episode of Writing the Wrong Way, Dr. Jonathan Ball talks with novelist and actor David Jón Fuller about his new book Venue 13 (Turnstone Press), a haunted-theatre novel set in Winnipeg’s summer festival scene.They discuss how David built the book like a five‑act play, blending prose, script formatting, stage directions, and monologues that break the fourth wall. The conversation ranges fr
Books as Anti-Social Media with MC Joudrey
Jonathan welcomes publisher–author MC Joudrey to talk about Marmalade Parade, his experimental new novel from Guernica Editions. They dig into the realities of running an independent press, why Joudrey chose not to publish this book through his own At Bay Press, and the shifting landscape of self, indie, and hybrid publishing. Along the way, they explore the book’s unusual structure, its themes of
Lyndon Radchenka and Steven Kaul on Kickstarting the Laundrymen 2 Comic Book
Jonathan welcomes back comic collaborators Lyndon Radchenka and Steven Kaul to talk about their newest book - The Laundrymen 2: Blood of the Saucermen, which is still available through Kickstarter until March 2, 2026:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/radchenka/the-laundrymen-books-1-2/rewardsJoin Jonathan's Patreon page for free at staystrange.ca.Subscribe to the Str
Antonio Michael Downing on the Art of the Novel and Sensuality in Prose
Jonathan welcomes author Antonio Michael Downing to talk about his latest novel Black Cherokee and about how his writing career evolved from a love of music.Find more of Downing's work at https://www.antoniomichaeldowning.com/Join Jonathan's Patreon page for free at staystrange.ca.Subscribe to the Stranger Fiction YouTube channel at strangertv.com
Tom Miller on Taking Creative Risks and How All Poets Suck But Him
Jonathan welcomes poet Tom Miller to the podcast to talk about his latest book, All Poets Suck But Me: Why Am I Sad, and about poetry's evolving place within the larger media landscape.Join Jonathan's Patreon page for free at staystrange.ca.Subscribe to the Stranger Fiction YouTube channel at strangertv.com.Purchase books & comics available from
13 Books for Creative Writers
Jonathan recommends 13 books from a wide variety of authors to help you find success as a creative writer.Join Jonathan's Patreon page for free at staystrange.ca.Subscribe to the Stranger Fiction YouTube channel at strangertv.com.Purchase books & comics available from Stranger Fiction at strangerfiction.ca.
Are You Serial Right Now - Talking Comics with Lyndon Radchenka
Jonathan welcomes back DC Comics writer Lyndon Radchenka to talk about the difference between serialized and episodic stories.Check out Lyndon's work at https://www.infinitestudio.ca/Join Jonathan's Patreon page for free at staystrange.ca.Subscribe to the Stranger Fiction YouTube channel at strangertv.com.Purchase books & comics available from St
Is Ryan Fitzpatrick Country Enough for Morgan Wallen? (Poetry Claps Back)
Jonathan welcomes back poet Ryan Fitzpatrick to talk about his new country music-inspired book of poetry, No Depression in Heaven. Pick up your copy of Ryan's new book the usual way.Join Jonathan's Patreon page for free at staystrange.ca.Subscribe to the Stranger Fiction YouTube channel at strangertv.com.Purchase books & comics available from Strange
Giving the Reader What They Want
Jonathan talks about managing your audience's expectations by knowing what they will likely expect based on the type of story you're writing.Join Jonathan's Patreon page for free at staystrange.ca.Subscribe to the Stranger Fiction YouTube channel at strangertv.com.Purchase books & comics available from Stranger Fiction at strangerfiction.ca
The Desert of the Second Act - Meathouse Update
Jonathan welcomes back podcast producer and aspiring screenwriter Dan Vadeboncoeur to talk about his ongoing Meathouse screenplay and dive into the "messy middle" of the screenwriting process.Join Jonathan's Patreon page for free at staystrange.ca.Subscribe to the Stranger Fiction YouTube channel at strangertv.com.Purchase books & comics available from
Writing an Immortal Poem - Christian Bok on Creating the Xenotext
Jonathan welcomes back poet Christian Bok to talk about his ongoing project, The Xenotext. It's a poem coded into the genome of a deathless bacterium, thereby creating a text durable enough to outlive any apocalypse.Join Jonathan's Patreon page for free at staystrange.ca.Subscribe to the Stranger Fiction YouTube channel at strangertv.com.Purchase books & comics
Sky Devil and the Haunted Air
Jonathan welcomes frequent collaborators GMB Chomichuk and Lyndon Radchencka to talk about the latest Stranger Fiction release, Sky Devil and the Haunted Air, soon to be available on Kickstarter at kickstrange.com.Join Jonathan's Patreon page for free at staystrange.ca.Subscribe to the Stranger Fiction YouTube channel at strangertv.com.Purchase books & comics available
Inside the Making of the Last Breeds Comics Novel (Part 2 of 2)
Jonathan concludes his talk about how he collaborated as a team with fellow writer Matthew Medney and artists Scott B. Henderson and GMB Chomichuk to create Last Breeds, a comics novel starring an "asshole Tarzan" in a post-apocalyptic landscape.Pick up your copy of Last Breeds at McNally Robinson Booksellers: https://www.mcnallyrobinson.com/9781962594042/jonathan-ball/last-breedsJoin Jonathan
Inside the Making of the Last Breeds Comics Novel (Part 1 of 2)
Jonathan talks about how he collaborated as a team with fellow writer Matthew Medney and artists Scott B. Henderson and GMB Chomichuk to create Last Breeds, a comics novel starring an "asshole Tarzan" in a post-apocalyptic landscape.Pick up your copy of Last Breeds at McNally Robinson Booksellers: https://www.mcnallyrobinson.com/9781962594042/jonathan-ball/last-breedsJoin Jonathan's Patreon page f
Matthew Medney on Creating Gungnir Books
Jonathan welcomes back writer Matthew Medney to talk about the last few years of his career, how he came to run the long-beloved Heavy Metal imprint, and starting his new publishing company, Gungnir Books.Join Jonathan's Patreon page for free at staystrange.ca.Subscribe to the Stranger Fiction YouTube channel at strangertv.com.Purchase books & comics available from Stranger Fiction
Breaking into DC Comics as a Writer with Lyndon Radchenka
Jonathan welcomes back indie comic creator Lyndon Radchenka to talk about his new gig writing for DC Comics: how he got it, what he had to write, and what he's going to do now to follow it up.Ask your local comic store to order copies of DC's Zatannic Panic, featuring Lyndon's story: https://aiptcomics.com/2025/06/20/full-september-2025-dc-comics-solicitations/#google_vignetteCheck out Lyndon's ot
Back in the Saddle of Evil
Jonathan returns to the podcast after a hiatus to discuss his publishing company Stranger Fiction: what it is, what it does, and what you can expect from it in the years to come.Join Jonathan's Patreon page for free at staystrange.ca.Subscribe to the Stranger Fiction YouTube channel at strangertv.com.Purchase books & comics available from Stranger Fiction at strangerfiction.ca.
Breaking out of the Pandemic Funk with "Fearless" Fred Kennedy
Jonathan welcomes “Fearless” Fred Kennedy to talk about his Image comic Dead Romans and how he dug out of his pandemic-induced creative funk.
Pick up the latest copy of Dead Romans here: https://imagecomics.com/comics/series/dead-romans
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Self-Employment and Isolation with Elena Sturk-Lussier
Jonathan welcomes Uniter columnist Elena Sturk-Lussier to talk about their recent piece on the isolation of self-employment and freelance work.
Read more of Elena's columns: https://uniter.ca/author/elena-sturk-lussier
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How to stay motivated with GMB Chomichuk and Lyndon Radchenka
Jonathan welcomes studio-mates Gregory and Lyndon to talk about how they stay motivated to continue creating when the work is not progressing well.
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Exposing yourself to feedback with Justin Currie and Lyndon Radchenka
Jonathan welcomes Justin Currie, a.k.a. Chasing Artwork, and Lyndon "The Letterer" Radchenka to talk about the risk and reward of building yourself a reliable feedback loop in your writing.
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Tara Cole-McCaffrey on Developing Your Style
Jonathan welcomes professional stylist Tara Cole-McCaffrey to talk about how to create your own personal writing style.
You can see more of Tara's style at https://patronofdreams.com/
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On shooting an independent horror movie
Jonathan welcomes friend and frequent collaborator GMB Chomichuk to share his thoughts on the indie filmmaking process immediately after they wrapped production on The Princess and the Dragon, a terrifying horror take coming soon to a screen near you!
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How to Be a Hero by Making Comics with Lyndon Radchenka and ZM Schuster
Jonathan welcomes comic co-creators Lyndon Radchenka and Zach Schuster to talk about their upcoming Hero-Man, and their recent trip to France to promote the book at an international comics festival.
You can pre-order Hero-Man now: https://a.co/d/geG2Bs0
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Staying on track with your screenwriting
Jonathan welcomes in his podcast producer Dan to talk about his "Meathouse" screenwriting project and about how to stay motivated and keep writing in the face of adversity.
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Doni on Writing an Afrofuturist Manga
Jonathan welcomes Doni, the creative force behind The Aperios World Project, to talk about Afrofuturism and its depiction in the modern media landscape.
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Too Many Cooks is a crash course in postmodern art
Jonathan talks about the viral video Too Many Cooks, and its multilayered look at the distortion of our reality.
Watch Too Many Cooks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrGrOK8oZG8
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Is Shakespeare an experimental writer? Sonnet 130
Jonathan discusses William Shakespeare's Sonnet 130, which he considers an experimental poem from the most well-known writer in western civilization.
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Doctor Moreau vs Slavoj Zizek
Jonathan dives into the classic H.G. Wells novel The Island of Dr. Moreau and compares it's animals vs. human conflict to the philosophies of Dr. Slavoj Zizek.
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Who haunts Hill House? (Part 2)
Jonathan continues his breakdown of Shirley Jackson's 1959 gothic horror novel The Haunting of Hill House.
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Did Shirley Jackson write the perfect novel? The Haunting of Hill House
Jonathan discusses Shirley Jackson's 1959 gothic horror novel The Haunting of Hill House.
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David Lynch's Lost Highway contains a perfect scene that writers should study
Jonathan discusses a specific scene from David Lynch's Lost Highway (1997), which he says is one of the most perfect scenes ever created in film.
Watch the scene here first: https://youtu.be/gzoe2_Hlz7Y?si=bAZWa8ofxJ_MFWvr
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Is Ursula K. Le Guin the best science fiction writer in Omelas?
Jonathan discusses one of the best writers the genre of science fiction has ever seen, Ursula K. Le Guin, beloved the world over for her sci-fi-centred Hainish universe, and Earthsea fantasy series.
Specifically, Jonathan talks about Le Guin's 1973 short work of philosophical fiction, "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas."
You can read the short story here: https://shsdavisapes.pbwor
What do Sigourney Weaver, Star Trek, and Alan Rickman have in common? Galaxy Quest!
Jonathan breaks down the 1999 Star Trek spoof Galaxy Quest, directed by Dean Parisot and written by David Howard and Robert Gordon. It's a clever take on what was at that point a tired franchise.
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Has Christopher Nolan done his own Inception to convince me he is Hitchcock?
Jonathan breaks down Christopher Nolan's Inception (2010), how it externalizes an internal conflict, and works so well structurally. Truly a masterpiece of Hitchcockian proportions.
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Who is the real Parasite in this smash Korean film?
Jonathan discusses the 2019 Academy Award-winning Parasite, directed by Bong Joon-ho, who co-wrote the screenplay with Han Jin-won. A dark comedy from South Korea that does everything right as far as screenwriting goes, and many other things as well.
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Is Seth Rogen just using James Franco? The genius of Pineapple Express
Jonathan talks about the 2008 hit comedy Pineapple Express, written by Seth Rogan and Evan Goldberg.
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Thanos versus The Alien! Screenwriter Dan O'Bannon and Dynamic Story Structure
Jonathan talks about Dan O'Bannon's Guide to Screenplay Structure, a book on screenwriting from the writer of Alien, Total Recall, and Lifeforce.
Pick up Dan O'Bannon's book here: https://www.amazon.ca/Dan-OBannons-Guide-Screenplay-Structure/dp/B00F6IZHHC
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Robert Eggers made a deal with the devil to write The Witch — and so can you!
Jonathan discusses his thoughts on the 2015 horror film The Witch, written and directed by Robert Eggers.
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Creating a shared world with GMB Chomichuk and Chadwick Ginther
Jonathan welcomes frequent writing collaborators GMB Chomichuk and Chadwick Ginther on the show to talk about their upcoming project Shared World, which launches Nov. 29, 2023: https://www.facebook.com/events/1011277780184918/?ti=ls
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Adam Sandler's terrible movie Jack and Jill can make you a better writer
Jonathan analyzes the 2011 Adam Sandler film Jack and Jill, in which Sandler plays two characters, a twin brother and sister:
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According to Jonathan, it's actually a well-constructed character journey hidden inside a hot mess of a film.
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What do you want? (Part 2)
Jonathan continues to answer questions from a former student about how to become the professional writer they want to be.
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What do you want? (Part 1)
Jonathan answers a student's questions about writing, how to make good writing decisions, and how to be a more consistent, collaborative writer.
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How to become a REAL writer
Jonathan answers a listener question about how to begin the
writing process, and from that answers the larger question of “How do I become a REAL writer?” or how to create consistently good written content on a regular basis.
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UCalgary Keynote on Horror Stories and The Eye Collector
Jonathan gives a keynote address to students at the University of Calgary about creating The Eye Collector, and how he wrote it the wrong way.
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Building the Meathouse with Dan Vadeboncoeur
Jonathan welcomes back WTWW producer Dan Vadeboncoeur to talk about developing his Meathouse film concept into a full-fledged screenplay.
Hear the Super Pulp Science episode that birthed the Meathouse:
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10 Rules for Beginning Screenwriters like Dan Vadeboncoeur
Jonathan welcomes in podcast producer Dan Vadeboncoeur, who is venturing into screenwriting territory with his horror film project Meathouse. Jonathan takes Dan through his 10 rules for beginning screenwriters to start him on his way.
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Suzette Mayr on Being Haunted, Historical Research, and Winning the Giller Prize for Fiction
Jonathan welcomes Canadian Novelist Suzette Mayr, winner of
the Giller Prize for her novel The Sleeping Car Porter, published by Coach House Books. Mayr talks about growing up in a haunted house, how it influenced her writing, and much more.
You can find Mayr’s work in this anthology of horror
short stories: https://www.littleghostsbooks.com/product/what-draws-us-near/1045
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Dalnavert - A Ghost Story - a Lit Live Reading
Jonathan reads his short story Dalnavert, a ghost story he wrote while staying overnight in a haunted house (The Dalnavert Museum in Winnipeg).
You can get a free eBook version of Dalnavert here.
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The Writing Life - Questions and Answers - with Ryan Fitzpatrick
Jonathan is interviewed by fellow writing instructor Ryan Fitzpatrick
about his varied career as a professional writer, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.
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Effective Exposition with Elle León Nostas and Andrew Penczner
Jonathan welcomes Elle León Nostas and Andrew Penczner,
creators of Mark of Death: Year of the Rat for Bliss on Tap Publishing. They
talk about creating the larger world around their story, and the inspiration
behind their tale of time stealers and death dealers.
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How NOT to Get an Agent with Emmy Nordstrom Higdon
Jonathan welcomes back literary agent Emmy Nordstrom Higdon to discuss the role of an agent in the publishing process, and what NOT to do when you're trying to get an agent for yourself.
Check out the work of another of Emmy's clients Kelly Ohlert and her novel To Get to the Other Side.
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Peter Chiykowski on The Story Engine and Generating Ideas
Jonathan welcomes writer and illustrator Peter Chiykowski to discuss his Story Engine Deck and how it can help writers come up with new and original story ideas.
Get your own copy of The Story Engine Deck: https://storyenginedeck.com/
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Dennis Cooley on Building a Poetry Collection and Working on Multiple Projects
Jonathan welcomes back one of his mentors, poet Dennis Cooley (author of Body Works and Bloody Jack, among others). They discuss "mining the site," throwing oneself into researching for writing, and more tenets taught to a young Jonathan Ball.
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David Annandale on Doctor Doom, Warhammer, Horror, and Writing Tie-In Fiction
Jonathan welcomes writer David Annandale to the podcast.
Annandale is the author of the Doctor Doom trilogy for the Marvel Untold
series, multiple Warhammer 40,000 books, the Jen Blaylock thriller series, and
more.
You can find more of Annandale’s work on his website. https://davidannandale.com/
And on Mastodon: https://mstdn.social/@davidannandale
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Matthew Medney on Science Fiction, Writing Collaborations, Comics, and the Business of Story
Jonathan welcomes writer Matthew Medney to the podcast. Medney is the bestselling author of Beyond Kuiper, Above the Ground, Stable, The Fifth Force, and Remnant, among others. He is the former CEO of Heavy Metal Magazine.
Find more of Matthew's work here.
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Aaron Giovannone on creating poetic tension and The Nonnets
Jonathan welcomes poet Aaron Giovannone to talk about his second book of poetry The Nonnets, and how he evokes emotion in such short-written works.
Pick up your copy of The Nonnets here: https://www.amazon.ca/Nonnets-Aaron-Giovannone/dp/1771664061
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Ryan North on Writing Fantastic Four, Squirrel Girl, Dinosaur Comics, and YA Graphic Novels
Jonathan welcomes Canadian comics writer Ryan North, a contributor to major Marvel titles such as Fantastic Four, Secret Invasion, and Squirrel Girl. North talks about writing Dinosaur Comics, and other YA graphic novels like Danger and Other Unknown Risks, How to Invent Everything, and more.
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Oystein Ulsberg Brager on The Amelia Project and Experimenting with Audio Drama
Jonathan welcomes theatre director and playwright Øystein Ulsberg Brager to talk about his audio drama podcast The Amelia Project and the growing world of audio drama podcasts.
Listen to The Amelia Project at https://ameliapodcast.com/
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Joe Fisher on creating the sci-fi audio drama podcast Midnight Burger
Jonathan welcomes writer Joe Fisher in to talk about his audio drama podcast Midnight Burger, the story of a dimension-hopping diner and its many interesting and unusual customers.
Listen to all episodes of Midnight Burger: https://www.weopenatsix.com/
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Jonathan answers your questions
Jonathan answers questions he asked for and received through his various social media channels and newsletter recipients. Almost anything is on the table. Almost.
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Discussing micro-press publishing with Ryan Fitzpatrick
Jonathan welcomes back poet Ryan Fitzpatrick to talk about his digital chapbooks, running a micro-press, and his new collection of poetry.
Check out Ryan's new book, Sunny Ways: https://invisiblepublishing.com/product/sunny-ways/
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Discussing The Legend of Zelda with Ryan Fitzpatrick, Part 2
Jonathan continues his conversation with poet Ryan Fitzpatrick about their mutual favourite video game series, The Legend of Zelda.
Part one of the discussion can be found here.
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Discussing The Legend of Zelda with Ryan Fitzpatrick, Part 1
Jonathan welcomes poet Ryan Fitzpatrick back to the podcast to discuss their mutual favourite video game series, The Legend of Zelda.
This is part one of the discussion, part two will be posted next week.
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Grants: Background and Development with Lyndon Radchenka
Jonathan and Lyndon discuss a somewhat amorphous section of grant applications - justifying why you and your work are important.
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Launching The Laundrymen Kickstarter with Steven Kaul & Lyndon Radchenka
Jonathan welcomes back Lyndon Radchenka and his creative collaborator Steven Kaul to talk about their new Kickstarter comic book project, The Laundrymen: The Life Thief.
Pick up your copy of The Laundrymen: The Life Thief at laundrymen.ca
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Grant Budgets: Lyndon Radchenka asks the relevant questions
Lyndon Radchenka returns to the podcast to ask Jonathan the most frequently asked questions about how to create the budget section of your grant proposal.
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Natalee Caple on fictionalizing history 'In Calamity's Wake'
Jonathan welcomes acclaimed author Natalee Caple to his University of Winnipeg class to talk about her latest novel, In Calamity's Wake, and her take on fictionalizing real-life historical figures
You can buy In Calamity's Wake here.
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https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom
https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballcom/
https://www.strangerfiction.ca/
Christian Bök on AI Art and Writing
Jonathan welcomes award-winning Canadian poet Christian Bök to talk about AI art and writing, which has recently taken the creative world by storm.
Learn more about Christian's work here.
For more of Jonathan's work:
https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom
https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballcom/
https://www.strangerfiction.ca/
Planning 2023 with GMB Chomichuk, Justin Currie, and Lyndon Radchenka
Jonathan welcomes back frequent collaborators GMB Chomichuk, Justin Currie (a.k.a. Chasing Artwork) and Lyndon Radchenka to talk about the past year of creating art, comics, and more. They discuss how 2022 went for them as creative professionals, and look ahead to an exciting 2023.
For more of Jonathan's work:
https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom
https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballcom/
https://w
Irene Bindi on ARP Books and leftist publishing
Jonathan welcomes Irene Bindi from ARP Books to the podcast. They discuss what it means to be a leftist publisher and talk about what kinds of works ARP Books publishes.
Check out ARP Books at https://arpbooks.org/
For more of Jonathan's work:
https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom
https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballcom/
https://www.strangerfiction.ca/
On publishing your first novel with Brady Tiel
Jonathan welcomes former student Brady Tiel onto the podcast to discuss the process behind creating his debut novel, “Mended.”
Read Mended on Kindle: https://a.co/d/4ZgZldy
For more of Jonathan's work:
https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom
https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballcom/
https://www.strangerfiction.ca/
GMB Chomichuk on the motivations of writing
Jonathan welcomes back graphic novelist GMB Chomichuk to talk about the motivations of writing: the rejections, the reception, the personal rewards. And recovering from "being punished" to do it all over again.
Check out Jonathan & GMB's comic The Eye Collector from Heavy Metal Comics: https://shop.heavymetal.com/products/the-eye-collector-1
For more of Jonathan's work:
https://twitter.c
Putting together support materials for writing grants with Lyndon Radchenka
Jonathan and Lyndon wrap up their series on writing grants by talking about the various support materials that should be included in your grant application.
Check out Lyndon's work at https://www.infinitestudio.ca/
For more of Jonathan's work:
https://twitter.com/jonathanballcom
https://www.instagram.com/jonathanballcom/
https://www.strangerfiction.ca/
Creating the 'She Wolf' comic with GMB Chomichuk
Jonathan welcomes back frequent collaborator GMB Chomichuk to talk about their new comic She Wolf, which is being funded on Kickstarter now. They talk about how their work process has evolved since they began working on Eye Collector for Heavy Metal Comics last year.
Get your copy of the first issue of She Wolf on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/strangerfiction/she-wolf-issue-one
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