Episode 144 – Danny Hankner - Founding Story Unlikely

07/07/2023 39 min
Episode 144 – Danny Hankner - Founding Story Unlikely

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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  Facebook Instagram   If you enjoyed this episode, you'll like these other Make Meaning Podcast episodes: Episode 137 – Christopher P. Locke – Breathtaking Essays & Stories Episode 117 - Steven Wingate - How to Find Your Voice Again & Again Episode 116 - Jake Neher - Telling Stories & Planting Seeds Episode 102 - Patrick Hicks - How to Write Historical Fiction Episode 77 - Jason Kadlitz - Building Community in a Barber Shop

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