Emerging Form
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 211
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Listener location: USA
Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
christie@nasw.org
emergingform@substack.com
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Host
Christie Aschwanden - Journalist and co-host focused on creative practice and the writing process.
Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer - Poet, teacher, and author of The Unfolding and The Wonderment. Her poems have appeared on PBS NewsHour, O Magazine, The Washington Post’s Book Club, Carnegie Hall, and other prominent outlets. She ...
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Recent Guest Discussions
Craig Childs - Writing Worst Drafts, Intuition And Surprise, Teaching Writing, Unconventional Uses Of A Thesaurus, Journaling, And Developing A Writing Career.
Claire Boyles - The Relationship Between Fiction And Real Life, Using Personal Experience As Material, Creating Compelling Characters, Exploring Political Themes Through Fiction, And Sustaining A Creative Life.
Elizabeth Preston - Moving From A Big Idea To A Book, Managing A Writing Life Alongside Parenting, Using Humor, Walking Away From A Project, And Solving Structural Problems In Creative Work.
Roberta Kwok - The Slow Path To Discovery, Patience And Creative Process, Choosing Sources For Research-based Books, The Role Of The Body And Walking In Writing, And Collaboration.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Episode 176: Susan Tweit on Being Useful
October 22, 2026
“What is the most important thing about writing?” That’s the question botanist and writer Susan J. Tweit asked Barry Lopez. His answer helped inform her newest book, Earthbound: A Year of Mindful Connection in Nature. We talk with Susan about how she weaves photography, science, haiku and spiritual practice through each chapter, and how these different genres help us connect more wholly with the natural world. We also talk about making up language for our own passions to better understand the...
Episode 175: Wendy Videlock on Autobiographical Writing
October 08, 2026
Sometimes a poet can hide inside their work, choosing metaphor over facts. In this episode of Emerging Form, we talk with poet and essayist Wendy Videlock about how writing essays invited a more autobiographical approach–and how that stretched her as a writer and as a person. We talk about Desert Kin: Speaking Animal in the Southwest, Essays and Poems, as well as how using a mythological approach helped her to write about her family members. We also talk about writing from the body and the mi...
Episode 174: Heather Hansman on Three-Dimensional Heroes
September 24, 2026
“The problem with heroes, of course, is that no one is perfect, says Heather Hansman, author of Fierce Country. “Mine aren’t. They bumbled and lied and burned bridges and screwed up. They were often egotistical and angry, driven by an obsessive kind of love.” In this episode of Emerging Form, we talk with Heather about how her new book explores new kinds of heroes–specifically women in the outdoors–and why these voices have not been heard much in the past and why it’s important that we do hea...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Emerging Form?
Emerging Form is hosted by Christie Aschwanden and Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer. Its publicly listed emails are christie@nasw.org and emergingform@substack.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Emerging Form?
The publicly listed emails for Emerging Form: christie@nasw.org and emergingform@substack.com.
How many listeners does Emerging Form have?
Podseeker estimates Emerging Form reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Emerging Form?
Emerging Form typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published poets, novelists, journalists, science writers, and other working creators with substantial books, recognized literary or journalism credentials, major publication bylines, awards, fellowships, or teaching experience. Common among recent guests: Published books; Literary or journalism awards; Major publication bylines. Recent guests include Craig Childs, Claire Boyles, and Elizabeth Preston.
How hard is it to get booked on Emerging Form?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Emerging Form cover?
Recent episodes cover Art, Writing, Poetry, Fiction, and Creative Process. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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