Is the new age of social media - powered by AI - more anti-social than the last? https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2025/12/ai-companionship-anti-social-media/684596/?gift=M90mcsZLfQoTvPssSWZo00h1Tdi0z3MDU0ml-42wW_c&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

A fabulous interview with Margaret Atwood by Matt Galloway, who even gets his palm read by Canada's famous author. https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/margaret-atwood-book-of-lives-9.6961609

Humanity in prison and the sensationalism of the true crime genre. @vauhinivara.bsky.social interviews John J. Lennon: lithub.com/john-j-lenno...

Author Q&A - Catherine Walker discusses how feminism, history, and hope shape her writing, and her new novel A Watch of Nightingales: https://www.oncreativewriting.com/post/catherine-walker-on-feminism-history-and-hope-shape-writing

Creative writers! A new podcast episode, and this time with author of the acclaimed debut novel Drinking the Ocean, Saad Omar Khan: https://www.oncreativewriting.com/podcast-1/episode/1c66fc46/multiculturalism-and-creative-writing-balancing-love-faith-identity-and-mental-health-in-the-novel

The book from which this extraordinarily open-hearted and moving essay is excerpted in @theatlantic.com is out this week from @nxthompson.bsky.social. Buy it here: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/678434...

The poets from across Canada who've made the CBC Poetry Prize longlist: https://www.cbc.ca/books/literaryprizes/23-writers-from-across-canada-make-2025-cbc-poetry-prize-longlist-9.6956574

Who's read any of Robert Macfarlane's books? His writing is always rewarding to read. Here's Daegan Miller on Macfarlane's latest book, Is a River Alive? https://lithub.com/the-world-is-alive-or-how-robert-macfarlane-came-to-trust-his-senses/

“The story of your life is a story, and we’re always rewriting it, whether you’re a writer or not,” Margaret Atwood on her new memoir, Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/b...

New episode alert for creative writers! Coming in a few days, an informative interview with writer Saad Omar Khan, author of Drinking the Ocean.

A lovely piece on Robert MacFarlane's Is A River Alive: https://lithub.com/the-world-is-alive-or-how-robert-macfarlane-came-to-trust-his-senses/

Happy Publication Day to poet @kimmannix.bsky.social , whose collection Confirm Humanity debuts today! Find it at all good bookstores or online. Launch is Nov. 16, Audreys Books, Edmonton! www.oncreativewriting.com/post/how-to-...

Some lovely early reviews of Sunny Dhillon's Hide and Sikh are starting to come in: www.theseaboardreview.ca/p/hide-and-s...

Our poetry contest is accepting original poems in the English language by poets living anywhere in the world. Thanks to sponsors @wolsakandwynn.bsky.social and @riverstreetwriting.bsky.social and judges @kimmannix.bsky.social and Rob Winger. Full details: www.oncreativewriting.com/on-creative-...

Thrilling to meet bill bissett, a titan of Canadian poetry, at the University of Alberta today. bill's touring Canada to promote his new book, th book uv lost passwords 1, from @talonbooks.bsky.social Brilliant performance from a wise and talented man.

Writing coach Fiona Fenwick gives a superb and precise summary of Dorothea Brande's and Anne Lamott's guidence to creative writers. https://www.oncreativewriting.com/podcast-1/episode/28ccb187/the-best-lessons-from-dorothea-brande-and-anne-lamott-from-a-writing-coach

Susan Wadds experienced a disconcerting loss of convidence as a writer. In this audio essay she explains how she regained it and finished her novel. https://www.oncreativewriting.com/podcast-1/episode/33daa7c3/rediscovering-your-voice-and-confidence-writing-through-illness-and-grief

Poetry doesn't have to be light or even superficial to be accessible. Poet Natalie Lim explains: https://www.oncreativewriting.com/post/poetry-can-be-both-accessible-and-deep-navigating-grief-and-joy-with-poet-natalie-lim

Poet Chris Hutchinson's words for new poets: trust your instincts and remain open to the world’s complexities. Chris in conversation with poet Marco Melfi. #podcast https://www.oncreativewriting.com/podcast-1/episode/508b5c0f/poetry-navigates-the-complexities-of-communication-in-the-digital-age

Two poets in conversation. Marco Melfi and Chris Hutchinson settle behind the mic to discuss Chris's latest collection, Lost Signal. #poetry #podcastrecommendation @unfamiliarweather.bsky.social www.oncreativewriting.com/podcast-1/ep...

Congratulations, Hollay!

Poetry contest alert! Details coming soon.

Giving my kids important history quizzes during the teachers' strike, like 1) Who were Milli Vanilli and what caused their downfall? 2) Who won the great Debbie Gibson/Tiffany war? 3) Where did the phrase 'I learned it by watching you, Dad!' originate? 4) Can you name 3 shows under the TGIF banner?

Accomplished writer Stephanie Bolster, author of Long Exposure, answers five questions at OCW! An excellent read! https://www.oncreativewriting.com/post/breaking-open-writing-craft-stephanie-bolster-witnessing-expressing-overwhelm-of-life

In Ontario Brick Books is set to merge operations with Assembly Press as both attempt to secure financial stability in a tumultuous era for independent publishers. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/960b7abc8e581bc0ce89c486470bc9744986688f1e7b5a1ce49cf074cd7700ec/2I3WATZKXJDKLKJ3CCO5IV3M7A/

A short and incisive summary of lessons for creative writers from Dorothea Brande and Anne Lamott from coach Fiona Fenwick in this audio essay. Great motivation: https://www.oncreativewriting.com/podcast-1/episode/28ccb187/the-best-lessons-from-dorothea-brande-and-anne-lamott-from-a-writing-coach

If you are a copywriter, reading poetry is one of the best ways to improve your writing! Find out how: https://www.oncreativewriting.com/post/key-to-better-copywriting-reading-poetry

Kim Mannix captures the evolution of a poet, ahead of the release of her new collection, Confirm Humanity: https://www.oncreativewriting.com/post/how-to-evolve-as-a-poet-focus-on-craft-community-and-growth

Amiskwaciwâskahikan/Edmonton poet @kimmannix.bsky.social launches her debut poetry collection, Confirm Humanity, next month at @audreysbooksyeg.bsky.social 🔥 Catch up with Kim by reading this new and exclusive interview about her evolution as a poet! www.oncreativewriting.com/post/how-to-...

I had the pleasure of interviewing poet Natalie Lim about her debut poetry collection Elegy For Opportunity for the @oncreativewriting.bsky.social podcast! The book is stellar, and I think our conversation was pretty interesting too! :) Listen here: www.oncreativewriting.com/podcast-1/ep...

Tuesday poem #654 : Nicole Mae : Your Skin is Where / @writerstrust.bsky.social ; dusie.blogspot.com/2025/10/tues...

My Edmonton book launch info!

The @oncreativewriting.bsky.social Writer's Spark Coaching Competition is open. Creative Writers! Want to win some powerful coaching and more? The prize is coaching from Fiona Fenwick, one-year free of Brain.fm editing with me, & an interview on OCW! www.oncreativewriting.com/writers-spar...

This is an excellent audio essay from author Anthony Bidulka on understanding your 'Why' as a writer: https://www.oncreativewriting.com/podcast-1/episode/1f662a4d/transform-your-creative-writing-by-finding-your-why

Imagine writing a novel in a second language because that language—English—allows you to be more emotionally expressive! Su Chang has accomplished this with her debut novel The Immortal Woman. https://www.oncreativewriting.com/post/navigating-forbidden-histories-an-interview-with-writer-su-chang

Kurt Vonnegut explains how to write the three stories everyone loves! https://www.upworthy.com/kurt-vonnegut-writing-tips-ex1

Inspiring and exciting to see renowned Canadian poet Lorna Crozier deliver the Monica Miller Memorial Lecture last evening, and then be interviwed by poet Alice Major!

The personal and political are inseparable. German novelist Jenny Erpenbeck considers the relics of an earlier age in a newly translated essay collection. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/05/books/review/jenny-erpenbeck-things-that-disappear.html

In the US wholesale electricity costs up to 267% more than it did 5 years ago near data centers. That’s being passed on to customers. https://paenvironmentdaily.blogspot.com/2025/10/in-case-you-missed-it-aidata-center.html

Luke Hathaway, Andrea Cote and Major Jackson to judge 2026 Griffin Poetry Prize: https://www.cbc.ca/books/luke-hathaway-andrea-cote-and-major-jackson-to-judge-2026-griffin-poetry-prize-1.7650406

Laotian-Canadian poet Souvankham Thammavongsa discusses her debut novel, 'Pick a Color' https://www.npr.org/2025/10/04/nx-s1-5522300/laotian-canadian-poet-souvankham-thammavongsa-discusses-her-debut-novel-pick-a-color

Thank you Kim for being such an enthusiastic and curious podcast host, and Natalie for being such an insightful guest!

Writer's block isn't all in the head. Author Maggie Rowe explores the body's connection to creativity: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/bodhisattva-wannabe/202510/writers-block-its-not-in-your-head/amp

On The Next Chapter with Antonio Michael Downing he and guest creative writing professor Robert J. Wiersema discuss three books that can help you be a better writer: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-67-the-next-chapter/clip/16173454-want-better-writer-read-books

Melanie Schnell, Award-winning author and Assistant Professor of English and Creative Writing at the University of Regina, reveals her writing process in this Q&A interview: https://www.oncreativewriting.com/post/writing-process-and-creative-path-an-interview-with-author-melanie-schnell

On today's CBC's The Next Chapter, host Antonio Michael Downing talks with author and creative writing professor Robert J. Wiersema, who recommends three books to make you a better writer. https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-67-the-next-chapter/clip/16173454-want-better-writer-read-books

Poet Lynn Tait's new book of poetry You Break It You Buy It is a collection of elegies railing against and dealing with toxic relationships. Read Lynn's interview about the craft of poetry: https://www.oncreativewriting.com/post/lynn-tait-poetry-as-an-evolving-craft

An important part implementing of AI at any level of education, not just university. 'Universities can turn AI from a threat to an opportunity by teaching critical thinking' https://theconversation.com/universities-can-turn-ai-from-a-threat-to-an-opportunity-by-teaching-critical-thinking-266187

Author Nadia Ragbar on balancing vision and flexibility in her writing - from liminal spaces to publication: https://www.oncreativewriting.com/post/balancing-vision-and-flexibility-a-writer-s-journey-from-liminal-spaces-to-publication

Find essential creative writing tips drawn from Dorothea Brande and Anne Lamott in this auido essay from writing coach and mentor Fiona Fenwick! https://www.oncreativewriting.com/podcast-1/episode/28ccb187/the-best-lessons-from-dorothea-brande-and-anne-lamott-from-a-writing-coach