Interview with Duke Writing Instructor Luke Burkbauer

Today, we’ll be talking to writer and teacher Luke Burkbauer. She’s an instructor with Duke’s Thompson Writing program with a wealth of knowledge about writing of all kinds. We’ll discuss academic and nonfiction writing in depth in this episode, exploring how to build confidence as an academic writer, how to develop your writerly identity, and how to use artificial intelligence ethically and creatively within academia. This episode will be a great fit for anyone currently studying or working in higher education, from a college freshman to professors grappling with how to teach writing skills, but any curious writer will benefit. 

Mentioned in the Podcast:

Luke’s Scholars at Duke Profile

Luke’s Courses (page 21 and 29)

Luke’s Pick of the Week: Eye of the World (in the Wheel of Time series) by Robert Jordan, narrated by Rosamund Pike

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, narrated by Rosamund Pike

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen, narrated by Rosamund Pike

Have any “sliding doors” or alternative life paths books, movies, poems, or other media that Luke could use for her course? Send us your suggestions at [email protected].