One of the neat things about Paging Columbus is that all the readings are video-recorded by Hannah Stephenson and then posted on the Paging Columbus You Tube account and the Paging Columbus Facebook page shortly after the event. This means readers and speakers have a video of themselves reading their work/speaking in front of an audience that they can link to on their online profiles, blogs, or send to events they are interested in speaking at.

Public Speaking is the number one fear in America and before asking someone to speak publicly organizations and event coordinators want to know that person isn’t going to pass out when going up in front of an audience. Even if a writer’s work is divine and pure gold the writer needs to make sure they can present their work for all it’s worth in front of listeners – and an event planner will feel better knowing in advance the presentation will go smoothly.

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A little something to get us in the mood for Paging Columbus: Arts & Numbers (https://uas.osu.edu/program/paging-columbus-14).

1. Caribou Coffee

2. Java Central (Westerville, OH)

3. Beehive Books (Delaware, OH)


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Paging Columbus Intern
Nicole Starling

1. Journal / Inspiration Notebook: Jot down any quotes or ideas that inspire you while on the go.

2. Pen: Or pencil. Or highlighter. Or crayon.

3. Business Cards: You never know who you will run into at the coffee shop or store…

4. Resume:  …Or who could be an interested employer.

5. Clipboard: Just in case you need a sturdy surface to write on.

6. Camera: For those inspirations you can’t put into words or take home with you.

What is something you never leave home without?

What is movement? Do thoughts move? What is the difference between a ghost and an image? How are they the same?

These are just a few of the probing questions scattered among the text. Barry’s intricately designed pages hold pieces of her own story and exercises to get creative juices flowing. Take a look:

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There’s not a lot that makes us swoon more than hearing a proposal of love. And who does a proposal better than Mr. Darcy? (Hint: No one.)

Let’s be honest – This is adorable.

A couple sweet and simple reminders of a special day:

Let’s not be ashamed to admit, some of us will be spending Valentine’s day snuggled with our furry four-pawed companions. A little something for them:

For those of us flying solo, don’t forget to treat yourself with a delicious box of macarons from Pistacia Vera on February 14th!

Nous vous coeur!

1. Book Scarf – Storiarts creates beautiful, handcrafted scarves with print from classic novels (Jane Eyre / Persuasion)

2. Custom Handmade Journal from Zany

3. Custom Monogram Rubber Stamp from the lovely Ink and Ivory

Be sure to complement your gifts with an invitation to our letter writing panel, The Art of Correspondence, this Thursday.

Our December Paging Columbus event is dedicated to all those correspondence and snail mail lovers out there. On December 6, I’m proud to bring you: The Art of Correspondence (A Panel).

Our panelists will include Kaitlin Sockman (designer and owner of Ink & Ivory), Dr. Elizabeth Hewitt (professor at OSU, specializing in American Lit. to 1900; Gender and Sexuality Studies), and Allie Lehman (designer and blogger, Be Up and Doing). We’ll discuss the value of correspondence (whether handwritten, typed/printed, or digital!) in the modern world.

Stay tuned for more information, and visit our event page on Facebook.

Hear ye, hear ye! I’m excited to be working with Columbus Creative Cooperative on an anthology of Columbus Poetry (themed around the Ides of March). Submissions are open to Central Ohio-connected poets until December 1.

Remember–the theme does not have to be overly restrictive or literal. We welcome poems that are in any way tied to this concept (betrayal, spring, toga parties, Orange Julius, frenemies, etc.).

Find the official guidelines here, or read more tips for submissions here.