Voices in the Valley: Recent Episodes
Voices in the Valley
“They’re real to me!” How to Create Memorable Characters
Learn how to develop interesting heroes and villains by looking to the “real characters” in your life that display the peculiar traits you need to create a memorable protagonist and write a believable supporting cast. Student hosts Adam and Emma interview Stillwater Mayor Ted Kozlowski and find out surprising details about his life that show how complex characters can really be. As a special treat, seventh grader Penelope shares the introductory music she composed for “One Day in Watervale,” a student produced audio drama that will air in April.
01-16-2016: The hardest part of writing is, well, actually sitting down to write. New York Times bestselling author Jacqueline West shares with Mahtomedi High School student hosts Rebecca and Jill how she stays disciplined and what strategies she uses to maintain a consistent writing schedule. Great River School seventh grader Ellie provides writing inspiration as she details how she found the time to knock out over 44,000 words in one month.