Writers Bloc Technical Difficulties

Due to ongoing problems with the technical equipment involved in the streaming of The Writers Bloc episodes over the air, shows will be postponed until the further notice. In the meantime as there are no problems with the actual recording equipment submissions are still being accepted. So submit your work and a recording session will be made.

Look for our ad in Atlantis.

No Episode this Friday

There will be Writer's Bloc episode this week, as there are technical difficulties with the recording and broadcasting equipment right now. Feel free to explore past episodes on the website though. The memoir episodes will continue as planned next week.

The Writers Bloc Episode 11

The memoir/nonfiction episode airing today, Friday, will feature: Tyler Loftis, Mary Sue Murrary-Preveaux, and Nicole Ayes. It will air at the normal time from 10:00-11:00 AM. The episode will upload to the website by 5:00 PM this afternoon.

Individual recordings are now available for your convenience under the Individual Recordings page. You can search and listen to the authors stories and poetries without having to listen to an entire show. Although interview with the authors and discussions will only be available on the full episodes under the Past Shows page. So go forth and listen!

In other news, if you have not been attending the MFA Thesis Readings you should. They are excellent writers and very enjoyable to listen too. Here are the remaining dates:

Thursday, April 7

7 p.m., Morton Hall 100

Thursday, April 14

7 p.m., Morton Hall 100

Also look for our ad in the spring 2011 Atlantis Magazine! And attend the Atlantis Release Party. Below are the details. Listen for our ad in the next episode.

Atlantis Release Party @ The Soapbox (downtown) April 14th starting at 9pm.
Celebrate the release of the spring issue of UNCW's creative magazine. There will be live painting, artwork mounted from the contributor's, poetry readings, and live performances by Vonnegutrade, Coup de Grace, King Beard, and David Adusei.

The Writers Bloc Episode 10

This Weeks Episode:

Shane and Andrew - Stephen King Discussion

Marysue                 - Original music and lyrics with a discussion

Reading from Japanese Traditional Tales called Two Frogs

Next week will the beginning of the memoir themed episodes. 

So tune in and listen to those.

Also check back Monday under the Individual Recordings sections for access to the recordings.

Great 8

The first Writers' Bloc episode of March 2011 brings back Stephen King as Andrew Browning and Shane Combs once again discuss one of the literary world's biggest heavyweight authors and what he has to say about writing. Stream the entire episode live this Friday, 4 March 2011 at 10:00 a.m. on HawkStream Radio. The Writers' Bloc - dedicated to getting UNCW authors heard.

So Good We Had to Air it Twice

Miss last week's episode? So did we. Due to a technical glitch The Writers' Bloc did not air its seventh episode as scheduled. We apologize for the delay but the show must go on. You can now access the previously unreleased content by clicking here. It has everything - from a discussion about Stephen King to UNCW author Jerry Pope with his reading of "Rabbit Season." There is no excuse to miss it a second time. Access the episode today and hear how writing never sounded so good.

Seventh Heaven

The Writers’ Bloc is back with its seventh episode and this one will have listeners in seventh heaven. The episode is packed with the latest works from the best in UNCW authors. Listen in and join us to hear Jerry Pope reading from his short story “Rabbit Season” followed by a roundtable discussion with Andrew Browning and Shane Combs as they delve into the bestselling nonfiction title "On Writing" by the modern day master of the macabre, Stephen King. Also on hand at the end of the segment will be a new format for The Writers’ Bloc - a yet-to-be titled informal talk show created by host and The Writers’ Bloc founder Rachel Arredondo. It’s all here on Hawkstream Radio. Listen in to hear how writing never sounded so good.

Personal Stories

Don’t be like Comte de Lautreamont who said “I will leave no memoirs.” The Writers’ Bloc is interested in hearing your personal memoirs. From now until 18 March, the Writers’ Bloc is accepting memoirs to be read over the airwaves on UNCW’s Hawkstream Radio. There is no minimum length but the maximum on-air time devoted to the memoirs will be 20 minutes. Perfect for any current or former students of creative non-fiction classes, memoirs are a chance to express to listeners your personal and interesting life stories. Contact the Writers’ Bloc at writersbloc@hawkstreamradio.org to submit your work today.

The Writers' Bloc International

The Writers’ Bloc has gone international. Do you speak fluently in another language? Are you interested in reading foreign language writings and broadcasting them over UNCW’s Hawkstream Radio? From now until 25 March The Writers’ Bloc is accepting submissions of foreign language writings for an upcoming foreign-themed episode. Submissions can be of any length or genre and can either be personal writings or translations of existing writings from copyright-free sources such as http://www.gutenberg.org. Now is your chance to reach a whole new audience and let your fluency in another language shine. Contact the Writers’ Bloc today. The Writers’ Bloc – Dedicated to Getting Authors Heard.

Upcoming Writers' Bloc Episode

Coming this Friday, 11 February 2011, The Writers' Bloc will air its newest episode packed with discussions, readings and the latest works by UNCW authors. There will be a round-table conversation with Shane Combs and Andrew Browning, hosted by Rachel Arredondo, discussing senior seminars and editing. Trey Alber will also be on hand to read and discuss his poetry. In addition, Mary Sue Proveaux will be holding her own news spot and editorial feature. And join us for a very special, very romantic segment for Valentine's Day with a collection of classic poetry read by Nolan Heath. From 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. you can stream the entire episode at HawkstreamRadio.Org

The Writers' Bloc - Writing Never Sounded So Good.

Looking For Love?

Is your heart yearning for love? Are you in desperate need of some romance? Then tune in to a very special episode of the Writers' Bloc on Friday 11 February 2011 where passions and writings merge into one very sweet, very tender edition of the Writers' Bloc. It's starry-eyed, it's dreamy, its The Writers' Bloc, imbued in the colors of love. Join us as we caress the airwaves with romantic writings as well as new submissions from UNCW authors. Happy Valentine's Day Everybody. XOXO

NEW: February 4th 2011 Episode of The Writers' Bloc

On Monday, 7 February 2011, The Writers’ Bloc Releases its Fourth and most talked about episode yet. Nolan Heath reads from his gripping poem, “Subterfuge,” where nothing is as it seems and everyone has something to hide. Shane Combs talks openly and candidly about the writing life, what it means to him and the people he wishes to reach with his words. And tune in to this episode to hear an engaging conversation on writing with Rachel Arredondo, Kenyatta Sanford and LB Lane. It’s all here for you to enjoy. All musical interludes were provided by FRI.Events Orchestra. Find More Information at Jamendo.com.

The Writers' Bloc - Writing Never Sounded So Good.

The Fourth Writers Bloc Episode

The Writers Bloc episode coming out this Friday will feature a poem by Nolan Heath and a nonfiction piece by Shane Combs, followed by a discussion of short stories and other things.

The Third Writers Bloc Episode

Coming out this Friday will be the first show of the spring semester and the third Writers Bloc episode. It will feature a poem and short story by Jeremy Deal follwed by a short interview and an editorial piece by Mary Sue Proveaux-Murray on signing for an Avett Brothers concert followed by an interview and discussion. This will be an interesting view into how the deaf community accesses and enjoys music.

Also the last semester ended before the third chapter of 88 from the novel excerpt by Amelia Driscoll could be played so the chapter will be played at the end of the episode in case anybody wants to listen to the stories in order. The previous two chapters can be found in the Online Episodes page on the second episode.

Welcome!

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to The Writers Bloc website here you can find information concerning submissions and authors. Also past episodes are available online and links for downloading past episodes. Above are tabs for navigating the various aspects.

Under Online Episodes for some reason the first link is not playing. The second one works. I am looking for a way to remedy the problem on the first. In the meantime if you want to listen to it you can also click the download link. The links directs you to esnips.com were you can listen to the episode online.