Episode 144 – Danny Hankner - Founding Story Unlikely
Danny Hankner is an electrician by trade and a writer at heart as well as the founder of Story Unlikely. This online literary publication showcases incredible stories, focusing on non-fiction memoiristic pieces. As a publisher, Danny is passionate about discovering great authors and beautiful stories, providing a platform and audience to showcase worthy voices.
In the latest episode of the Make Meaning Podcast, host Lynne Golodner interviews Danny Hankner about his literary journey. One of Lynne’s favorite of her original nonfiction writings, “The Roads We Travel,” was accepted by Danny not even 24 hours after she submitted it. She says it was the best acceptance she has ever received. Read it here.
In this episode, Lynne and Danny discuss:
The process of publishing on Story Unlikely
Writing with meaning
Dealing with rejection
Strategic submissions to the right publications
How writing can be healing
This vision for Story Unlikely
Tips to get published on Story Unlikely - follow the instructions!
Why writers need a work ethic & tenacity
Links and Resources:
Story Unlikely
What is a memoir?
Story Unlikely’s Annual Short Story Competition
Lynne’s Writing Classes
Find Danny Hankner:
Website
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Episode 116 - Jake Neher - Telling Stories & Planting Seeds
Episode 102 - Patrick Hicks - How to Write Historical Fiction
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