Join Chicago Story Collective member Jen Bosworth at Stories at The Store on Halsted this Wednesday at 8 p.m. for a fully satisfying (and free!) storytelling show. Jen hosts the show, which features the best writers in Chicago. This month includes Essay Fiesta alums: Dana Norris (Moth winner, Story Club host, Chicago Story Collective member) … Continue reading
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Get To Know: Molly Each
Fans of Essay Fiesta know that we are big fans of the other reading series in town. And one of our favorites is 2nd Story. That’s just one of the many reasons why we’re pleased to highlight our upcoming reader Molly Each. Besides being a freelance writer, editor and storyteller, Molly is a curator at … Continue reading
Get To Know: Ted McClelland
Essay Fiesta loves the local press. We have enough stacks of alternative weeklies to wallpaper our studio apartments! That’s why we’re super enthused to welcome Ted McClelland. Ted is a seasoned Chicago journalist who, in the past, has written extensively for the Chicago Reader. He’s also written for a number of other outlets as well, … Continue reading
Get To Know: Victor David Giron
Who needs a weekend when you have Essay Fiesta to look forward to on Monday! We are pleased to be welcoming first-time reader Victor David Giron. Victor is the son of immigrants from Mexico and Guatemala. He is the publisher, editor-in-chief, publicist and accountant for Curbside Splendor, a Chicago-based publisher of fiction and poetry. As … Continue reading
Get To Know: Adam Guerino
Essay Fiesta is pleased to welcome back the amazing Adam Guerino. Adam is one of the busiest people in Chicago show business. He has performed stand-up comedy throughout the city, produced a series of shows called The Sarcastic Squad, produced the interdisciplinary series Art Haus, produced his own sketch show, wrote and produced a play … Continue reading
Get To Know: Paul Luikart
Hey Essay Fiesta fans! March’s show is right around the corner. On the 21st at 7 p.m. at the Book Cellar, we’ll be welcoming a number of amazing readers, one of which is Essay Fiesta favorite Paul Luikart. Paul is a member of Blewt! Productions and is one of the brains behind the hit live … Continue reading
Writer’s Corner: Imagery
Imagery is an essential tool in the writer‘s toolbox. An indispensable literary device, imagery utilizes descriptive language to evoke the reader’s sensory experience and incite the imagination. Ultimately, a writer’s effectiveness is linked directly to his or her use of imagery. There are many forms of imagery that apply directly to the senses: visual (sight), … Continue reading
Essay Fiesta Recommends…
Steven King is one of the most prolific and successful writers of our time. He also is one of the most dedicated. If you haven’t checked out his nonfiction book On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft , we here at Essay Fiesta recommend it…big time! King chronicles his own journey as a writer, relaying … Continue reading
Announcing Our March Readers!
On March 21, Essay Fiesta is welcoming a world of talent. Come see the writings of: 2nd Story curator Molly Each Stand-up comic Adam Guerino Comedian and writer Paul Luikart Curbside Splendor publisher Victor David Giron Writer and author Ted McClelland
Bring in Da Tuesday Funk!
If you love a great beer and a good story, then you’ll absolutely love Tuesday Funk at Hopleaf! Hosted by the talented Bill Shunn (Essay Fiesta alumni), this month’s readers are: Essay Fiesta Co-producer Keith Ecker, Maggie Kast, Jenny Seay, Steven H. Silver, and Joe Weintraub. Readers read a variety of styles. Show is this … Continue reading
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