Notes on Process: Bringing Material Forward vs Leaving It All Behind
In this episode, I discuss a brief trip I took to Fredericton over reading week to launch my new collaborative horror-adjacent anthology Dead Writers and give a talk on sentences, sound, and Gordon Lish’s idea of consecution. I… Read More
Poet Voice- Episode 10: “Writing the Middle” and Perseverance
In this episode, I talk about “writing the middle,” or how to persevere through the lengthy process of writing a book-length project. I discuss Kate Gies’ new stunning memoir It Must Be Beautiful to Be Finished, which is… Read More
Pride Reads Welcomes Emma Donoghue
On Thursday, February 27, FHASS will welcome author Emma Donoghue for a discussion of her novel Learned by Heart. Emotionally intense, psychologically compelling and deeply researched, Learned by Heart tells the heartbreaking true story of two girls who fall secretly, deeply and dangerously… Read More
Poet Voice- Episode 9-Ampersand Review Issue 7 launch and Writing Resolutions
In this episode, I give a recap of the Ampersand Review’s Issue 7 launch at the Hazel McCallion Central Library and discuss the usefulness of writing resolutions or writing goals—at any time of year! To get us thinking… Read More
Dean’s Welcome
Dear colleagues, FHASS faculty and staff continue to amaze and move me with their strength of character and dedication to our shared mission, as these pages testify. Read on for inspiration from your colleagues in CW&P, which has… Read More
Poet Voice- Episode 8- AI for Writers
In this episode, I discuss the generative possibilities and drawbacks of AI for writers, the impact of AI on the environment, and the “Nabokov’s Cards” AI study I participated in, led by author and researcher Dashiel Carrera, who… Read More
TESOL PLUS Graduate Reflects on Value of the Program
TESOL Plus: A Hidden Gem at Sheridan By Vishal Patel In a globalized world, the ability to communicate across languages and cultures has become more crucial than ever. This is what makes programs like TESOL Plus at Sheridan… Read More
CW&P Celebrates New Milestones!
The Creative Writing & Publishing Degree continues to celebrate its victories. We celebrated several milestones this year: Good work everyone!
Jennifer Phenix’s Students Illustrate Greek Myth
In the degree breadth elective Troy in Literature and Film, students, having read Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, completed a research project on the theme of rebirth. One of the options for the project was to create a visual piece, with an… Read More
Sara Cumming’s Resarch Team Wins Mobilize Seed Fund Grant
In May 2024, faculty member Sara Cumming and her research team were awarded the Mobilize Seed Fund ($30,000) for their research project “Understanding Canadian Culture as a Life Skill”. This research was a continuation of the (2021-2024) College… Read More
