Past Events
Looking for wisdom from Hampshire alumni who are living and working as writers? The following recordings of past events are almost as good as being there in person.
WRITING FOR AUDIO: AN EVENING WITH MODERN LOVE PRODUCER JULIA BOTERO 02S
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Are you interested in how storytelling for audio is different from writing for the page? Have you ever wondered what goes into producing a professional podcast, and how you might get involved? Please join CORC for an evening with Hampshire alum and Modern Love podcast producer Julia Botero 02S.
Julia will share what inspired her to pursue a career in public radio after being a creative writing and feminist literature concentrator at Hampshire. She’ll discuss how writing for audio is different from writing for the page, and the various roles on a podcast production team. You’ll hear clips of great audio storytelling and learn ways to break into the podcast industry, and there will be time for your questions!
POETRY AS A WAY OF LIFE
November 11, 2021
What does it mean to live your life as a poet? How do poets stay true to their art while also putting food on the table? Meet Unique Robinson 05F, Chen Chen 07F, and Aaron Fagan 94S, Hampshire alums who are living and breathing these questions. They will share their work and their stories, and give you an opportunity to ask what you’ve always wanted to know about life as an artist.
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WRITERS GATHERING AT HAMPSHIRE'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
October 16, 2021
Calling all writers! Whether you are just starting out, wishing you had more time to write, venturing into publishing for the first time, or feeling like a veteran in the field, come meet and connect with fellow alum and student writers. Ask questions, give and get support, find community, and discover the work of Hampshire writers you never knew existed. Writers of all genres and experience levels, and anyone who is just curious about what Hampshire writers have been up to, are welcome. This gathering will be facilitated by members of the Writer's Council.
There is no recording for this event. More than 80 people attended, and it was the genesis of the Hampshire Writer's group on the Hampshire Network. The group is open for anyone to join!
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TO BE A WRITER
September 30, 2021
What does it mean to be a writer? How do writers make a living, find their voice, and stay creative in the face of competing needs? Hampshire alums from the newly formed Writer's Advisory Council share stories of how they went from being a writer at Hampshire to being a writer in the "real world." Council members represent a wide range of paths including nonfiction, fiction, memoir, graphic storytelling, poetry, communications, podcasting and more. You might be surprised to learn of possibilities you never imagined.