The Writer’s Corner on WLRH features prose and poetry submitted by talented TN Valley wordsmiths. With each episode, a different voice is heard in “The Writer’s Corner,” with a commentary or poem recorded by the author. Many of our writers have received awards at the state and national level, while others are exhibiting their creative abilities for the first time.
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New contributor Monica Alsup dares to talk about a subject many couples avoid! -
New Sundial contributor Davis Blackwelder brings us a story about his legendary Uncle Bill. -
HLA Young Writers Abigail Wilson and Ella Esslinger read their entire prose submissions in this special extended edition of the Sundial Writers Corner. -
Young prose writers Abigail Wilson and Ella Esslinger read excerpts from their prize winning short stories in this special Sundial edition produced by Isabelle Berube. -
Inayah Sohel, Zayna Killedar and Laurel Howard each took top honors in their categories of the Huntsville Literary Association's Young Writers Contest in 2024. Today we present their prize winning poems in an episode produced by Isabelle Berube.
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Today we return to our treasure trove of stories from master storyteller Kathryn Tucker Windham, a true Alabama gem! -
Poet Susan Luther brings us her paean to that magical sound of the organ's Zimbelstern. -
New Sundial contributor George Hamilton recounts a meeting that didn't go as he intended. -
Sundial contributor Sarah Belanger has had it with folks who keep asking "so, when are you two going to have kids?" -
Sundial contributor Pat Graves returns to share his story of paratrooper training back in 1964.
How to Submit Your Writing to the Sundial Writers Corner
Think out loud! Write for the ear, rather than for the eye. Dialogue usually doesn’t work as well as straight commentary.
Think short! Unfortunately, attention spans tend to drop off after about three minutes of spoken word. Time yourself at home before submitting your prose or poetry.
Think Personal! Family stories, remembrances, personal adventures can all provide good writing material. No political views will be accepted.
Please email us your submission to sundial@wlrh.org.
Writings can also be submitted the old fashioned way. Our address is-
WLRH Public Radio
Attn: Sundial Writers
John Wright Dr.
UAH Campus
Huntsville, AL 35899
If your work is accepted for The Sundial Writers Corner, you will be invited to come to the WLRH studios to record your submission.