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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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We all know your inbox is full. And we all know you get tons and tons of random e-mails from African dignitaries and magic pill purveyors. And we know the last thing you want is another piece of digital junk hitting your inbox. Fortunately, Essay Fiesta doesn’t peddle in digital junk. We peddle in digital … Continue reading →

Tonight, Essay Fiesta…Wednesday, Stories at the Store

Yahoo! More stories from Chicago’s storytelling enthusiasts! Tonight is our 16th installment of Essay Fiesta! Come out and celebrate with some great stories by the likes of Ian Belknap, Dennis Frymire, Janna Sobel, Arch Jamjun and John Wilson. Then on Wednesday, come on down to The Store (Halsted & Armitage) for Jen Bosworth’s story night. … Continue reading →

Keith And Alyson Square Off At Write Club

You wanna see a real live literary bloodbath? One that will go down in Essay Fiesta history? Head to the Hideout for Write Club Tuesday the 15th at 7 p.m. to witness Keith Ecker and Alyson Lyon go at it…Write Club style. Write Club, hosted by hilarious Essay Fiesta alumnus Ian Belknap, features two writers … Continue reading →

Intro to Transcendental Meditation

Looking for a way to clear out writer’s block? Here’s an idea! How’s about trying some Transcendental Meditation? Sound weird? It’s not really… Transcendental meditation is a mediation that utilizes a mantra ( a personalized phrase or sound) and is practiced twice a day for 20 minutes. It does not involve any belief or lifestyle … Continue reading →

Story Club!

If you know what’s good for you, you’ll head out this Thursday to Uncommon Ground on Clark and Grace for Story Club. Chicago Story Collective’s amazingly talented Dana Norris hosts this free reading that features an open mic segment followed by booked readers. Get there by 8 p.m. to sign up for the open mic; … Continue reading →