Poet Voice- Episode 7- On Community
In this episode, I discuss the student-led Save CW&P campaign, the importance of community in the writing industry, and Diane di Prima’s “Revolutionary Letter #1.” Listen here:
Poet Voice- Episode 6- Querying agents
In this episode, I discuss the querying process, my own years-long journey in finding a literary agent, some common pitfalls, and the agent Q&A with Tasneem Motala from the Rights Factory on Thursday! I also discuss some indie… Read More
Poet Voice- Episode 5- Imposter Syndrome
In this episode, I discuss imposter syndrome and how it can impact our writing, suggest navigating imposter syndrome by treating it as a friend, and provide practical tips for tackling writer’s block, such as bribing yourself to write!… Read More
Poet Voice- Episode 4- Finding Your Voice
In this episode, I discuss the origins of the podcast name and the tongue-in-cheek idea of “Poet Voice,” as well as finding our voices as poets and writers, and how outside influences can impact emerging writers. I also… Read More
Episode 3- Ritual and Routine
In Episode 3 of Poet Voice, I discuss writing rituals, establishing a routine, and staying flexible. I read the poem, “Resilient in Rain” from Barbara Tran’s Precedented Parroting, recently shortlisted for the Governor General’s Award! Listen here: …. Read More
Episode 2- Writing Outside the Self
In Episode 2 of Poet Voice, I discuss The Montreal International Poetry Prize, Medrie Purdham’s shortlisted poem “In Front of Lucy, Our First Mother, My Son Has a Lavish Nosebleed,” and give prompts and ideas for writing outside… Read More
Poet Voice 1: Welcome to Poet Voice!
Welcome to episode 1 of Poet Voice with Sheridan CW&P Writer-in-Residence Cassidy McFadzean. In this first episode of Poet Voice, I introduce myself, talk about The Best Canadian Poetry in English 2025 anthology that was recently published by… Read More
Welcome to Winter, 2024!
Dear Colleagues, Open House is one of my favourite events of the year. It’s an opportunity for me to unabashedly laud our Faculty’s achievements and unique offerings from a list that gets longer every semester. In turn, prospective… Read More
Professor Peter Grevstad Hosts Sheridan’s Inaugural Pride Reads!
By Peter Grevstad In 2022 I completed a doctorate with the University of Toronto. My work focuses on the school experiences of LGBTQ+ students in a community college. Part of what I did was an environmental scan for… Read More
Virtual Reality has arrived to the Pre-Health program!
By Tara Hayes In the spring of 2022, Sheridan applied for a College Equipment and Renewal Fund (CERF) from the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities and in the fall of 2022, it was announced that Sheridan was… Read More
