Writing the Wrong Way with Jonathan Ball, PhD

Keith Cadieux is a Winnipeg-based horror fiction writer. In this episode, he joins Jonathan's University of Winnipeg writing class to talk about the intricacies of horror. Fine more of Cadieux's work here: https://www.keithcadieux.com/ Jonathan's latest project is The Eye Collector, available from Heavy Metal magazine: https://shop.heavymetal.com/products/the-eye-collector-1 For more of Jonathan's...

Jonathan welcomes fellow Virus Comics label-mate Jonathan Chance to talk about his unique blend of Samurai Kaiju Horror. Check out his new graphic novel The Boy Who Conquered a Mountain now available from Heavy Metal Magazine's Virus Comics. Jonathan Ball's latest project is The Eye Collector, also available from Heavy Metal Magazine: https://shop.heavymetal.com/products/the-eye-collector-1 For mo...

Jonathan welcomes genre writer Z.F. Sigurdson to the podcast to discuss his Veiled Sagas series and his methods of publishing them. Black as Night (Book 2 of the Veiled Sagas) is available for sale here .  For more on Sigurdson's work: https://zfsigurdson.com/ Jonathan's latest project is The Eye Collector, available from Heavy Metal magazine: https://shop.heavymetal.com/products/the-eye-coll...

Calgary-based comic book and board game artist Zach Schuster joins the podcast to discuss his comic THRUD , using Kickstarter to fund comics, and his best comic-writing practices. THRUD is now available through publisher Mythos & Ink: https://www.mythosink.com/books/thrud/ and you can find more of Schuster's work at https://zmschuster.com/projects . Jonathan's horror comic series The Eye Colle...

Over the years, Jonathan has been asked many questions about agents, and so today he welcomes Emmy Nordstrom Higdon , a literary agent with Westwood Creative Artists . They talk about what Nordstrom Higdon looks for in new clients/submissions, the current state of the publishing industry, and Nordstrom Higdon's completely rational fear of zombies.  Check out Nordstrom Higdon's manuscript wish...

Jonathan welcomes his friend and collaborator GMB Chomichuk to the podcast to discuss their new comic miniseries called The Eye Collector, published by Virus Comics, which is an imprint of Heavy Metal. Part 2 of this conversation will be posted October 21, 2021 on Chomichuk's podcast Super Pulp Science . The Eye Collector is available now from Heavy Metal's Virus Comics: https://shop.heavymetal.co...

Jonathan welcomes rapper Bazooka Joe 204 to talk about his writing process, the challenge of rhyming, and the history of Manitoba's hip-hop scene.  Check out Bazooka Joe 204's work at http://www.peanutsandcorn.com/ Jonathan's new comic series The Eye Collector is available now from Heavy Metal magazine's Virus Comics: https://shop.heavymetal.com/products/the-eye-collector-1 Connect with Jonat...

Poet, actor, and comedian kevin mcpherson eckhoff joins me to talk about writing, humour, and experimental poetry. More at www.writingthewrongway.com. More info on Jonathan’s new book at www.possiblestorms.com.

Ryan Fitzpatrick was kind enough to do an interview on his poem "Join the Wrinkle Resistance" and on writing flarf and experimental poetry, for the benefit of my class... and now you! More at www.writingthewrongway.com. More info on Jonathan’s new book at www.possiblestorms.com.

Concrete Poet and Conceptual Writer Derek Beaulieu joins me to talk about why you should try experimental writing. More at www.writingthewrongway.com. More info on Jonathan’s new book at www.possiblestorms.com.

Ryan Fitzpatrick and I update each other on our 2020 reading (this was recorded in August, so it's not quite up to date) as I finish the #95books Challenge early. More info at www.95books.com

Writer and comics letterer Lyndon Radchecka (https://www.infinitestudio.ca) talks with host Jonathan Ball about what one must do and consider when starting a creative business. This is part 2 of a 2-part episode. More at www.writingthewrongway.com. More info on Jonathan’s new book at www.possiblestorms.com.

Writer and comics letterer Lyndon Radchecka (https://www.infinitestudio.ca) talks with host Jonathan Ball about what one must do and consider when starting a creative business. This is part 1 of a 2-part episode. More at www.writingthewrongway.com. More info on Jonathan’s new book at www.possiblestorms.com.

Poet and professor emeritus Dennis Cooley joins me to talk about writing poetry and his three new books. More at www.writingthewrongway.com. More info on Jonathan’s new book at www.possiblestorms.com.

A long backyard hangout produces an in-depth discussion of the philosophy, business, and life of making comics and collaborating on art and writing. Featuring your host, Jonathan Ball, alongside Steven Kaul, GMB Chomichuk, and Lyndon Radchenka. More at www.writingthewrongway.com

On September 30, I launched my book The Lightning of Possible Storms (Book*hug Press) in a virtual event hosted by McNally Robinson Booksellers and MC'd by my editor for the book, the outstanding author Stuart Ross. You can find out more about the book at www.possiblestorms.com and also listen to the audio here!

Author Saleema Nawaz joins Jonathan Ball to talk about SONGS FOR THE END OF THE WORLD, her accidental pandemic novel, and her roots as a student writer. More info at www.writingthewrongway.com

Writing professor Jonathan Ball talks about developing a story idea using the "7 Cs of Story" with specific examples as they relate to developing a feature film script idea. More at www.writingthewrongway.com

Lyndon Radchenka hosts me in his garage for a discussion of how to not annoy your girlfriend while living the creative life. Topics: lawyering, spreadsheets, working, procrastination, happiness, creativity, hard work, talent, and bad coolers. More at www.writingthewrongway.com

Comics writer Jordan Patrick Finn on the Kickstarter for his upcoming graphic novel Death Kanji, the influence of Lovecraft, and his love for Kurosawa’s samurai. More info at www.writingthewrongway.com

Science fiction writer Robert J. Sawyer talks about his latest novel, The Oppenheimer Alternative, his place in Canadian literature, and how authors should think deeply about their rights and publishing options in the digital age. More info at www.writingthewrongway.com

Heinlein's Rules For Writers With GMB Chomichuk by Martian Embassy Media

Lisa Robertson talks about writing both poetry and prose and her new novel, THE BAUDELAIRE FRACTAL. More info at www.writingthewrongway.com

Anthony Etherin talks about writing and publishing constraint-based poetry, including palindromes and anagrams. More info at www.writingthewrongway.com

Francine Cunningham (www.francinecunningham.ca) joins me to talk about her book ON/ME, developing and running writing workshops, and what it takes to become and remain a writer. More at www.writingthewrongway.com