See how Michael and Desiree explore the connection between being a writer and caring for your mental health in this week's episode. Watch as they share personal accounts of honoring their dreams, share experiences with using writing to cope with life changes, and talk about the different ways that a writer career can look. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9-7ahd0ADKg MORE ABOUT YOUNG EAGER WRITERS Website: https://www.youngeagerwriters.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngeagerwriters/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/yewassociation TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youngeagerwriters FOLLOW DESIRÉE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desibpoetry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/desibpoetry Website: https://www.desireebrown.com/ FOLLOW MICHAEL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mevansinked/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mevansinked Website: https://mevansinked.com/ CREDITS Hosts: Desirée Brown & Michael Evans Video Editor: Mel Kenyon Graphic Designer: Renata Perez Copywriter: Jessica Willis Outreach Coordinator: Hangila Ceesay

This week's episode of the YEW Podcast features author and educator, Jacqui Castle. Tune in as Michael and Desirée join Jacqui as she shares her origin story, early experiences with journalism, and getting inside your character's head. FOLLOW JACQUI CASTLE Website: https://www.jacquicastlewrites.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacquicastlewrites/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JCastleWrites Read "The Seclusion": https://bookshop.org/books/the-seclusion/9781947848511 Read "The Chasm": https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781950301331 MORE ABOUT YOUNG EAGER WRITERS Website: https://www.youngeagerwriters.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngeagerwriters Twitter: https://twitter.com/yewassociation TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youngeagerwriters   FOLLOW DESIRÉE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desibpoetry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/desibpoetry Website: https://www.desireebrown.com/   FOLLOW MICHAEL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mevansinked/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mevansinked Website: https://mevansinked.com/ CREDITS Hosts: Desirée Brown & Michael Evans Video Editor: Mel Kenyon Graphic Designer: Renata Perez Copywriter: Jessica Willis Outreach Coordinator: Hangila Ceesay

We're back! Join Desiree and Michael on this week's episode, as they share tips and stories on writing characters inspired by people you may meet or know.   MORE ABOUT YOUNG EAGER WRITERS Website: https://www.youngeagerwriters.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngeagerwriters Twitter: https://twitter.com/yewassociation TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youngeagerwriters   FOLLOW DESIRÉE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desibpoetry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/desibpoetry Website: https://www.desireebrown.com/   FOLLOW MICHAEL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mevansinked/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mevansinked Website: https://mevansinked.com/  CREDITS Hosts: Desirée Brown & Michael Evans Video Editor: Mel Kenyon Graphic Designer: Renata Perez Copywriter: Jessica Willis Outreach Coordinator: Hangila Ceesay

We're back! Desirée Brown and Michael Evans join forces once again to host the reboot of the Young Eager Writers Podcast.    MORE ABOUT YOUNG EAGER WRITERS Website: https://www.youngeagerwriters.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngeagerwriters Twitter: https://twitter.com/yewassociation TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@youngeagerwriters     FOLLOW DESIRÉE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desibpoetry/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/desibpoetry Website: https://www.desireebrown.com/ FOLLOW MICHAEL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mevansinked/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mevansinked Website: https://mevansinked.com/ CREDITS Hosts: Desirée Brown & Michael Evans Video Editor: Mel Kenyon Graphic Designer: Renata Perez Copywriter: Jessica Willis Outreach Coordinator: Hangila Ceesay

In this episode, Brian McBride, author of Love and the Sea and Everything in Between, gives his advice for using Instagram to create a strong writing community and talks about publishing three books in one year. Learn more about Brian at brianmcbrideauthor.com or discover more episodes at youngeagerwriters.org

In this episode, Shannon Burke, co-creator and writer of the hit Netflix series Outer Banks, talks about how he got his start in writing, publishing novels with Random House, writing for Netflix, and shares some exclusive insights on the writing process for Season 2. Watch this episode on YouTube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bzba8LQS0Gs&feature=youtu.be or discover more episodes at youngeagerwriters.org

In this first episode of Season two, Michael Evans speaks with Brittney Kristina about maintaining mental and physical wellness for writers (especially during trying times) as well as her insights about publishing two books as a teenager. Follow Brittney's blog at mindfullybrittney.com or discover more episodes at youngeagerwriters.org

In this episode, Adrianna Brown speaks to her sister Desiree about storytelling in her choreography, receiving a master's degree in philosophy before age 20, and her advice on developing narratives on topics one hasn't experienced themselves. Learn about Adrianna Eve Company at adriannaeve.com or discover more episodes at youngeagerwriters.org

On this episode, Will Walker talks to Desiree about his journey from dropping out of high school to his acceptance at University of Central Florida's graduate school. Will shares his process for applying to Master of Fine Arts programs, the components of the application, and his advice to students applying to college (undergraduate and graduate). Find more episodes at www.youngeagerwriters.org

On this episode, Susanna Parkhill talks to Desiree about her experience in the UNC-Charlotte English Honors Program, writing personal essay, her relationship with poetry and painting, and ways for introverts to find real-life inspiration. Read Susanna's article with the chic us at thechic.us/how-to-follow-your-passion-and-dreams/ or find more episodes at www.youngeagerwriters.org