Current Obsessions With the Talking Writing Staff
Discussing our processes of making art for art’s sake
In this week’s episode, the TW staff get together to share their current artistic obsessions. We discuss everything from community building, ink making, book reviewing, and a thorough analysis of Beverly Hills, 90210. This discussion allowed us to take a break from making art to pay the bills and discuss our processes of making art for art’s sake.
Neva Talladen is a writer and book editor on a mission to break the mystique of publishing by connecting and writing in the community. She’s a literary editor and resource strategist for authors as well as the community manager for the Talking Writing podcast and lead editor for Spirit Bound Press. Check out her website Otherwordy for more information on her editorial and consulting services.
Neva talked about community building and intergenerational friendships. You can join her writing group here and follow along with her journey on Instagram here.
John Vogel is the creative director for Talking Writing and a multimedia artist living in Philadelphia. Since the early 2000s, he’s been making solo music alongside playing in bands such as Grandchildren and Rad Racket. For more information on his latest work, check out Weird Music on the Talking Writing Substack page and other examples of his music and multimedia work on his Eddie Sids Vimeo page. You can also follow him on Instagram.
John talked about his deep admiration for the show Beverly Hills, 90210, a discussion of which he’d love to continue through a new podcast. If you share John’s admiration for the show, comment below and share your thoughts.
Jess Barnett has served as a copy editor, proofreader, and editor for more than 19 years in various fields. Her current clients include Digitas Health, for which she is a freelance senior copy editor, as well as HCPro/Simplify Compliance, Cognella, Versado, the AFL-CIO, and Solomon Admissions Consulting. She is also a self-taught artist and has shown her artwork in various locations throughout New England.
Jess talked about creating ink from plants she’s forged in her neighborhood. She discusses the book she used to learn how to make ink from forged materials and the many ink-loving communities devoted to homemade ink making. She has an interview with Jason Logan, author of Make Ink: A Forager’s Guide to Natural Inkmaking, coming out this Wednesday. Follow our Substack page for more information.
Sarah Tulloch is a content marketing manager and the proud founder of CCST (Content Creation with Sarah Tulloch). With a specialized focus on podcast production management, she brings a wealth of expertise to the world of storytelling. At CCST, her mission is clear: to serve agency owners, coaches, and speakers who share a passion for captivating narratives. From precise audio/video editing to engaging copywriting, impactful social media content creation, and strategic implementation, CCST is a one-stop destination for comprehensive content solutions. Explore Sarah’s full range of services and get to know her better on her website.
Sarah talked about the book When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill. Sarah will be publishing more book-related content in 2024, so follow her on Instagram for updates.
Tune in to this episode of the Talking Writing podcast to hear more about our current obsessions and comment below any thoughts or feelings you have.