1455’s Summer Lit Fest in Washington City Paper
Sean MurphySpecial gratitude to Kayla Randall, Arts Editor for Washington City Paper, for this feature on 1455. We discuss the back story, future plans, and, of course, the upcoming Lit Fest (register today;…
THE ORIGIN AND ANATOMY OF A STORY
Write what you know: at once the best and worst counsel offered to the aspiring fiction writer. It is insufficient, if not too smug and certain, too limiting, and possibly…
1455 RECOMMENDS: YOUR REQUIRED COVID-19 VIEWING (PART TWO)
Following up on our first installment of required viewing, here’s the promised list of movies (some quite appropriate and relevant) to accompany social distancing, working from home, reading, relaxing, and…
1455 AND THE POTTER’S HOUSE: WRITING RACE & RESISTANCE
1455 is pleased and proud to partner with the historic Potter’s House, in D.C. (More about them and their mission, here.) For our first collaboration, and to celebrate Black History Month,…
#GivingTuesday and 1455
A little over two years ago, 1455 was launched to support and nourish a global community of creatives: writers, artists, academics, entrepreneurs, thinkers, and literary fans. Enlisting, engaging, and expanding this vibrant community is…
BOOKED: SEAN MURPHY Q&A WITH BETHANNE PATRICK
An oldie but goodie from summer of 2018. I had the pleasure of talking with good friend, literary rock star, and 1455 Advisory Board member Bethanne Patrick (AKA @TheBookMaven) about…everything. It’s at once refreshing…