Guilliean Pacheco
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Analyzing the negative approach
Learn how to effectively target pain points and take an unusual approach to story problems. There is no one “right way” – only the way that works best for your… Read more.
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Season 2, Episode 028: My First Time
Guilliean reads her creative non-fiction piece of the same name. Stream it and read along with the text! The first time I had a transformative bowl of killer ramen was… Read more.
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Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury
I bestowed Ray Bradbury with the honorary title of being the grandfather of my literary aesthetic: cinematic absurdism. I found an essay (an interview, really) in this book where he… Read more.
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Words that describe people’s reactions to humor
Discover the perfect words to describe people’s reactions to humor about the unpredictable nature of laughter. Whether you’re a seasoned comedian or just trying to break the ice, find the… Read more.
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Unbound Feet by Judy Yung x A Larger Memory by Ronald T. Takaki
Happy Lunar New Year, one and all. May the Year of the Tiger bless you and your family this year. In celebration of this event, I’m sharing a review of… Read more.
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Season 2, Episode 027: Effra
The joy of pushing myself to learn how to edit sound bites as part of this one-woman show has me playing around with A.I. again. I wrote this “script” as… Read more.
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The self-editing process
Learn how to objectively assess your work, identify weak points, and refine your authorial voice. Streamline your editing process and take your writing to the next level. Read more.
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Season 2, Episode 026: Cathouse
Guilliean reads her short story of the same name, based on the true story of her overhearing a neighbor complaining to their HOA about the existence of such a domicile… Read more.
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Lady Be Good: The Life and Times of Dorothy Hale by Pamela Hamilton
I thought the book was well-written, but I wasn’t impressed by the pace of its events. I get that this was a fictional telling of a real woman’s life, presented… Read more.
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Let Me Tell You: New Stories, Essays, and Other Writings by Shirley Jackson
The author reflects on their fascination with stories about families and finds a connection in Shirley Jackson’s “Let Me Tell You.” Despite coming from a military family, the author identifies… Read more.
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