The Reading Room Podcast with A Writer’s Lighthouse
Xeni Soteriou
11 episodes
4 months ago
In this episode, the last of Season 1, we celebrate the magic and message of A Christmas Carol, published on this day, December 19, 1843! We’ll explore how Charles Dickens harnessed the power of storytelling to deliver his message of generosity, kindness, and redemption through his 5-Stave novella and inspired others to act. First, I’ll read the chapter aloud before exploring key passages with a close reading. You’ll then be given an exercise to try at home. Did you enjoy the show? If you kno...
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In this episode, the last of Season 1, we celebrate the magic and message of A Christmas Carol, published on this day, December 19, 1843! We’ll explore how Charles Dickens harnessed the power of storytelling to deliver his message of generosity, kindness, and redemption through his 5-Stave novella and inspired others to act. First, I’ll read the chapter aloud before exploring key passages with a close reading. You’ll then be given an exercise to try at home. Did you enjoy the show? If you kno...
How to absorb your readers into the story: Lessons from Erin Morgenstern
The Reading Room Podcast with A Writer’s Lighthouse
19 minutes
3 years ago
How to absorb your readers into the story: Lessons from Erin Morgenstern
Disclaimer: This episode contains one use of explicit language during the passage read aloud from Chapter 1 of The Night Circus. In this episode, we look at the opening chapter of The Night Circus, by Erin Morgenstern. First, I’ll read the chapter aloud before exploring key passages with a close reading. We’ll look at the literary devices used to create and deliver wonder and intrigue and explore the use of the second-person perspective. You’ll then be given an exercise to try at home. Did...
The Reading Room Podcast with A Writer’s Lighthouse
In this episode, the last of Season 1, we celebrate the magic and message of A Christmas Carol, published on this day, December 19, 1843! We’ll explore how Charles Dickens harnessed the power of storytelling to deliver his message of generosity, kindness, and redemption through his 5-Stave novella and inspired others to act. First, I’ll read the chapter aloud before exploring key passages with a close reading. You’ll then be given an exercise to try at home. Did you enjoy the show? If you kno...