Episode XII - Author's Voice

Episode XIV - Until Next Time!

Join Marrisa, Abby, and Liberty as the school year ends and they wrap up season one of Rolo’s Writing Room. Find out what their biggest takeaways from ELA, Rolo’s Writing Room, and NANOWRIMO were. As we move through the hilarious ads by Sage, Paige, and Richelle we traverse into Sage wisdom. Where they discuss recent events in their lives.

Episode XIII - Character Development

The pod squad discusses characters and how to develop them highlighting examples from literature and their own works. Mrs. Hawerlander, a 6th grade Language Arts teacher at River Valley Middle School, hops in the hot seat with Sage for Sage Wisdom. This episode is brought to you by Dinomaker and Default Ad #32.

Episode XII - Author's Voice

The pod squad discusses what writing voice is, what their writing voices sound like, and what type of writing voice they like to read. In Sage Wisdom, Sage interviews Kendra, former student of Rolo’s who continues to participate in NaNoWriMo. Our very first guest from the River Valley High School talks about her previous books, and upcoming works! Please excuse the fire alarm…it was only a test! Special thanks to our sponsors Roi Des Grenouilles and Tara’s Dark Psychic Corner Store!

Episode XI - Wendelin Van Draanen!

The Pod Squad discusses the publishing process and where the podcast is heading now that NaNo is over. In segment 3, Sage and the Pod Squad interview the acclaimed writer Wendelin Van Draanen and dive deeper into what it's like being a published author. This episode is brought to you by Lazy Larry’s BBQ cola and Infinite Light Bulbs.

Episode X - Featuring the Director of Nanowrimo!

Nano reflection - how the experience affected us and what we’ve learned from it. Special, SPECIAL guest - Marya Brennan, director of Nanowrimo! This episode is brought to you by Squiggy and Fumpertinkle, the podcast hosts of your nightmares. (Starring Paige) Thanks to your ongoing support, Rolo’s Writing Room has been downloaded in over 20 countries across 5 continents! Please continue to spread the word, subscribe, and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Happy Holidays from all of us here at River Valley Middle School!