Poet Voice Episode 12: Ampersand Reading Series Re-Cap & Measures of Success
In this episode, I re-cap the March Ampersand Review Reading Series which featured guest authors Sam Shelstad and my Dead Writers collaborator Michael LaPointe. I describe the hilariously unhinged readings both authors gave, as well as the lively… Read More
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
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
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
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
