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
