My Five Things

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A Personal Invitation From Adrienne Brodeur
PodcastMay 3, 20260 min

A Personal Invitation From Adrienne Brodeur

In this episode, editor‑turned‑writer Adrienne Brodeur shares five key lessons she’s learned about the craft of writing, emphasizing how small shifts in attention, revelation, and pacing can transform a piece. She explains how her editorial instincts help her spot where...

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A Personal Invitation From William Giraldi
PodcastMar 19, 20260 min

A Personal Invitation From William Giraldi

In this episode, William Giraldi invites listeners to his two‑hour class exploring five stories from Raymond Carver’s collection *Where I’m Calling From*, using them to examine the suffering of ordinary people. Giraldi highlights Carver’s influence on American short fiction, noting...

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Thursday Night: William Giraldi Shares Five Things He's Learned From Raymond Carver.
BlogMar 15, 2026

Thursday Night: William Giraldi Shares Five Things He's Learned From Raymond Carver.

On March 19, writer‑critic William Giraldi will host a live two‑hour class titled “Five Things I’ve Learned from Raymond Carver.” The session, part of the Five Things I’ve Learned platform, will dissect five of Carver’s most iconic short stories and explore...

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