Remembering the In-Between Moments With Matt Thompson

About this episode

Matt Thompson discusses the intricacies of workshopping with young writers and the importance of embracing mistakes in creativity.

High school creative writing and English language arts teacher Matt Thompson sits down with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Thompson reveals the secrets to successful workshopping with younger writers, explores how preconceived notions and expectations hinder creativity, and uncovers the surprising beauty of being wrong about big things. Matt Thompson’s poem, Laundromat Blues , appears in the Summer 2025 issue of the Washington Square Review . _________________________ Website: Washington Square Review Melissa's Website: Adventures in MFALand Facebook: Melissa Ford Lucken Instagram: Melissa Ford Lucken

People in this episode

Host: Melissa Ford Lucken

Guest: Matt Thompson

Topics covered

• creative writing
• workshopping
• education
• creativity
• poetry

Keywords

• creative writing
• workshopping
• Matt Thompson
• Melissa Ford Lucken
• poetry
• Laundromat Blues
• Washington Square Review

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Washington Square Review, Adventures in MFALand

Books & works: Laundromat Blues

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