Year of Writing with Omar Khafagy

Year of Writing with Omar Khafagy


Latest Episodes

35: Friday Review! (Shifting Focus)
April 18, 2014

Okay, I'm not completely shifting focus, I'm actually just realizing how far I've fallen from this podcast and site's original purpose. I talk about what I'll do to bring the focus back.

34: Indie Thursday! (Today's Indie: Melissa Jordan)
April 17, 2014

I recite two pieces of poetry from Melissa S. Jordan and talk about her unique 10 Minute Poetry series. I also share what I've learned about reading poetry.

33: "Don't Cross The Streams!" (Am I A Writer Yet?)
April 16, 2014

In this Ghostbusters inspired episode, I talk about the problems of sticking to a single stream of art, and the benefits of crossing the streams.

32: Why I Can't Quit (Even When I Want To)
April 15, 2014

Something happened today that I've never really experienced before. I had a decisive moment that made me realize I wasn't going to quit. Even when I wanted to.

31: How Anger Kills Creativity (With a New Intro!)
April 14, 2014

Anger can kill your creativity, but if you're aware, you can pull it back. I talk a bit about my experience with anger over the past few days and how it impacted me. By the way, sorry if the levels are a bit off. I was using different equipment.

30: Friday Review #3 (Do I seem tired?)
April 11, 2014

It's another Friday review! I've made some mega progress, but I need to spend more time on the creative writing side of things. Next week I am to set that right.

29: Arina Teaches Me Honest Poetry (There's blood in this one)
April 10, 2014

It's Indie Appreciation Day! I share with you a writer's poetry and talk about what I learned from it.

28: How To Tell An Honest Lie (And Make Your Stories Better)
April 09, 2014

All writers are liars. Sound harsh? Let me explain why this is actually a good thing...

27: The Most Important Thing The Gilmore Girls Taught Me
April 08, 2014

Not a fan of the Gilmore Girls? There's still at least one thing worth taking from the show.

26: It's Okay To Be A Night Owl!
April 07, 2014

Early birds, this is for you too. Nappers, you're also invited.