Yo! Essay Fiesta fans! Did you know we have a show in a week? We do! And it’s going to be super fantastic fun times for all! And one man that is sure to bring the fun is our man Monte LaMonte. Monte is a stand-up comic and television personality. Yes, a real television personality! … Continue reading
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Writer’s Corner: Writing Dialogue
Illustrating a story with finely-crafted dialogue gives the reader detail and insight into the characters and their world. Great dialogue is specific, real and moves the story along. Successful use of this writing tool can make a story soar. When writing dialogue specifically for creative non-fiction, there are inherent liberties. The writer is going to … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Announce July Line-Up
Just off the heels of celebrating America, Essay Fiesta is ready to celebrate the mighty essay with an amazing July line-up. Come out on July 18 to the Book Cellar to hear some absolutely amazing readers and donate to a wonderful cause (826CHI). In no particular order (we love them all equally): Stand-up comic Cameron Esposito … Continue reading
Gapers Block Reviews CSC and Chicago Subtext Interviews Keith Ecker
Hello Essay Fiesta fans! We were recently hit with a whirlwind of media coverage, and we couldn’t be happier. This week two online publications decided to write about little old us, specifically the Chicago Story Collective and Essay Fiesta’s Keith Ecker. If you want to see what you missed at the Chicago Story Collective’s stellar … Continue reading
Book Marketing Strategies
Hello Essay Fiesta fans! We’ll get to book marketing strategies in a second. But first, thank you to all that came out to the Chicago Story Collective’s Summer Lovin’. It was a great time, and we had a fantastic turnout. Also, thank you to all those that supported us in our recent Kickstarter campaign. We … Continue reading
Get To Know Mike O’Connell
This week in Chicago is the Just For Laughs Festival. The citywide event welcomes all kinds of personalities from the comedy world, from established veterans such as Steve Martin and Martin Short to local up-and-comers like Dan Telfer and Cameron Esposito. As fate would have it, L.A. comic and friend of Essay Fiesta Mike O’Connell … Continue reading
Get To Know Jeremy Solomon And Kristen Studard
This June’s Essay Fiesta is bigger and better than ever! Instead of our usual roster of five guests, we’re coming at you with six! That’s right! A bonus reader! Come out to the Book Cellar to greet new and old faces alike, including the adorable punims of one Jeremy Solomon and another Kristen Studard. Jeremy … Continue reading
Get To Know Dana Norris And Molly Each
We here at Essay Fiesta like old friends just as much as we like the new. That’s why we’re pleased as punch to welcome back readers Dana Norris and Molly Each. Dana Norris runs the hit lit open mic Story Club. She is also a founder of the Chicago Story Collective along with Essay Fiesta’s … Continue reading
The Chicago Story Collective On WGN
Hello Essay Fiesta fans! One week until the next installment of Essay Fiesta. And boy is it a doozy. We’ll start with the writer bios tomorrow, but today, we wanted to share with you a very special interview that transpired over the weekend. The Chicago Story Collective’s Jen Bosworth and Keith Ecker (who is also … Continue reading
Check Out Keith Ecker’s Blog!
Hey, Essay Fiesta people! Keith Ecker has rebooted his blog, and it’s better than ever. Check it out today! You won’t be disappointed. And while you are at it. Check out Alyson Lyon’s site Alyson Hearts Faces. It’s tre chic!
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