The Value of Creative Writing. Dylan Brander feat. Vivian Hansen
CSL Interview Blog Vivian Hansen is an accomplished poet & freelance writer with a wide variety of publications such as A Bitter Mood of Clouds and Leylines of My Flesh. Vivian uses her voice to advocate for societal subjects like gender and racial equality. Throughout the course of her career Vivian has had an outstanding […]
Ruby Lall and WGA member Kristal Turner
Exploring an Informative Rollercoaster of Emotions with the Courageous Kristal Tuner! This interview undergoes informative questions and answers about Kristal Turner, a Canadian writer who was born in Winnipeg, and lived in Calgary for majority of her life. Kristal is currently striving for her Masters in Education. I delved into research about her, and […]
Interview of Carleen Ellis by Hou Ieong Loi
CSL project: Interview of Carleen Ellis Recently, I have an opportunity to communicate with Carleen Ellis, who is a yoga and meditation teacher and a contemplative writer. Since she has different identities, I am wondering how she is able use these advantages for writing and whether these would make her to have different thoughts than others. […]
Brooklyn Decker interviews Betty Jane Hegerat
An Interview with the lovely Betty Jane Hegerat Struggling to get your ideas onto paper? Unsure of where to draw inspiration from? Betty Jane Hegerat: writer, creative-writing teacher, and social worker veteran, offers her guidance. What is your advice for aspiring writers? I always begin my introductory creative writing courses with a […]
Brigo Castillo – Kathryn Charr
In this interview, I was fortunate enough to be connected with writer Kathryn Charr. As a scholar with various English literature and languages credentials, Charr divulged insightful wisdom regarding her apprehension of effective writing techniques and motivations. She also recounted her early experiences as a writer and provides pragmatic advice in overcoming common setbacks. Aside […]
Importance of Literature in Expanding Individual’s Worldviews. Christian Ramos and Rena Traxel
Books play an important role in developing the love of reading in children, it teaches them valuable lessons and reinforces their understanding of what is right and wrong. Rena Traxel is a librarian and a writer who loves sharing her passion of literature to the world through creating reading challenges, and offering workshops to help […]
Interview with Clem Martini -Callum Hughes
Behind every notable piece of work, whether its literature, film, or design, there will always be a reason behind why the creator decided to make what they had. In essentially every situation, the most important question that should be answered first is why. Why, a single word, is what sparked the questions the interview. […]
Beth Rich – A Local Writer with Worldly Passion (by Zoë van Klinken)
For Beth Rich, writing is a passion that allows her to share her experiences and enrich her community. From columns to speeches, her versatility makes me wonder what she’ll do next. Interview: Where are you from, and how has the place where you live and/or grew up influenced your writing and the path of […]
CSL-Biyi Huang- Jason Lee Norman
How Can International Students Improve Their Writing Skills? Jason Lee Norman is a writer who live in Edmonton. He wrote a book called Beautiful Girls & Famous Men, which includes about 20 stories that he really wants to share with people. Also, he initiated #yegwords coffee sleeves which aims to have stories on all […]
Carina Siu interviews Elise Judd
CSL Blog Project: Indie Writers- The Journey Beyond Our Comfort Zones (Carina Siu and Elise Judd) The emerging trend of indie publishing is on the rise as indie writers are becoming more and more prevalent in the writing community. With the influx of social media platforms where writers can share and promote their work, it […]