455: The Magic and Science of Writing — Interview

DIY MFA Radio

Today, Lori is interviewing Patricia Leavy. They’ll be talking about her book, Hollyland, and the science behind the art of writing.

Patricia Leavy, PhD, is an award-winning, best-selling author. She was formerly Associate Professor of Sociology, Chairperson of Sociology & Criminology, and Founding Director of Gender Studies at Stonehill College. She has published more than forty books; her work has been translated into many languages, and she has received more than forty book honors. She has also received career awards from the New England Sociological Association, the American Creativity Association, the American Educational Research Association, the International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry, and the National Art Education Association. In 2018, she was honored by the National Women’s Hall of Fame and SUNY-New Paltz established the “Patricia Leavy Award for Art and Social Justice.”

You can find her on her website and follow her on Facebook and Instagram.

In this episode Patricia Leavy and Lori discuss:

• The neuroscience behind reader engagement.

• How her sociology background influences the way she develops characters.

• Exploring the beauty of writing by muscle memory as opposed to convention.

Plus, her #1 tip for writers.

For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/455