Truer Words is a podcast about the work of making art. It’s created and produced by Melissa and Kathryn, two friends who care deeply about feminism, classic teen movies of the ‘90s, and #virgoproblems. In each episode, we talk to artists about their inspirations, creative routines, and, above all, their day to day hustle.
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Melissa Baumgart writes and teaches creative writing to children in New York City. She studied Radio/TV/Film and History at Northwestern University and holds an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Melissa is represented by Sara Crowe at Pippin Properties.
Kathryn J. Benson is a writer, teacher, and librarian who lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma with a dog named after Pippi Longstocking. She holds a BA in English from Grinnell College, an MLIS from the University of Texas at Austin, and an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Kathryn is represented by Jacqui Lipton at Raven Quill Literary.