Teaching Students to Write Garbage with Maura Jortner

Today, our guest is Dr. Maura Jortner, senior lecturer in English at Baylor University. Maura Jortner's research interests include 19th-Century American and English drama. She has published multiple articles in Nineteenth Century Theatre and Film and The Journal of American Drama and Theatre. She is also a creative writer. Her middle grade book, 102 DAYS OF LYING ABOUT LAUREN, was published by Holiday House in 2023. KEEPERS OF THE MARSH will be published by Holiday House in 2025. She teaches two creative writing courses—Writing the YA Novel and Writing the Middle Grade Novel—and both are rooted in intensive, hands-on mentoring. We are delighted to have Dr. Jortner on the show to discuss long- and short-term relationships with students, how to mentor well, and walking with students through the intensive and personal process of creative writing.

https://www.maurajortner.com/