In this episode of Words on a Wire, host Daniel Chacón sits down with two creative writing students, Jack Bishop and Luis Marquez, to talk about writing, storytelling, and the launch of their new student podcast, The Writer’s Pick.
Jack and Luis share how they each found their way to writing through very different life paths. Jack, a military veteran from eastern Kentucky who spent years working in tech and mortgage before returning to college, talks about discovering writing as a lifelong calling. Luis, a first-generation American from El Paso, reflects on growing up surrounded by stories and how those experiences shaped his passion for narrative.
The conversation explores what it means to study creative writing today—from learning craft and form to finding inspiration among fellow writers. Along the way, the group discusses storytelling traditions, the emotional power of writing, and how young writers develop their voices.
The episode also introduces The Writer’s Pick, a new podcast created by and for undergraduate writers that will feature conversations about writing, creative process, and the experiences of emerging authors.
Originally aired on March 8, 2026
