Episode 54: Debra Des Vignes – Indiana Prison Writers Workshop

Debra Des Vignes joins us today on the Illuminate Podcast. Debra is the Founder of the Indiana Prison Writers Workshop. The nonprofit works to improve the lives of Indiana offenders through creative writing and expression.

Debra began her career in the News industry and moved to working in the Nonprofit sector before starting the Indiana Prison Writers Workshop. She is the author of Sunday Sweet Sunday and The Green Balloon.

This episode is hosted by Lindsey Hein.

Show Notes:

Indiana Prison Writers Workshop

Just Mercy – Bryan Stevenson

The Central Park Five – Sarah Burns

Solitary – Albert Woodfox

Lydia Davis

Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter – 50 Cent

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