Justin Tranter on Writing For ‘Rise of the Pink Ladies’—“The Songs Serve the Story”
Justin Tranter still remembers seeing Billy Porter perform “Beauty School Dropout” on The Tonight Show in 1994. Dressed in an elaborate orange wig and zebra-print suit, Porter belted out the classic Grease song, filled with extravagant vocal runs that show off his spectacular voice. How To Effectively Convey A Story Through Song | Songwriting Tips […]
With His Tale of Shipwreck, David Grann Is Steady as He Goes
Naï Zakharia The author’s latest book, “The Wager,” investigates the mysteries surrounding an 18th-century maritime disaster off Cape Horn. Credit…Naï Zakharia When you purchase an independently reviewed book through our site, we earn an affiliate commission. THE WAGER: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder , by David Grann There were multiple moments while reading […]
Escapril: How a poetry writing challenge curates community
I remember being holed up in my room as the world around me went into a deep slumber; this was early 2020, and the pandemic was reaching our doorsteps. I spent my time in solitude, rediscovering that side of me that had always been enamored with poetry. The highest form of literature, as many call […]