Writers Reveal

In this interview, author Kerri Huffman discusses her debut poetry collection, Juniper. She explores how childhood solitude shaped her focus on the "emotional core" of everyday details. Kerri reflects on her preoccupation with the female body and the "savagery" of relationships, often drawing inspiration from visual art. She looks at how she explores fragile connections in poetry, the editing process, emphasizing the importance of seeking feedback to bridge the gap between in

Ann Cavlovic’s debut novel, Count On Me, navigates the "transactional" nature of human intimacy. Drawing on her background as an environmental economist, she discusses the tension between love and money and the importance of the don't draft and craft rule. Cavlovic shares her evolution from a stilted "edit-as-you-go" writer to a plotter who uses Scrivener to build a narrative spine. She also reflects on the "dysthymia" of social media and her don't-draft-and-craft approach to

True crime writer and podcaster Alan Warren explores how his craft has evolved through a blend of formal education and hands-on experience. He believes in mastering the basics, such as grammar and composition, to build confidence. Alan's advice to creative writers is to protect one's authentic writing voice by ignoring external noise and trends. Alan details his technical process, balancing spontaneous dialogue with disciplined revision to ensure his stories remain both raw a

Author and Brick editor Liz Johnston discusses her debut novel, The Fall-Down Effect, and her growth within the literary ecosystem. A self-described "pantser," she views writing as a process of discovery and constant revision. Johnston emphasizes the value of community, mentorship, and reading literary journals to find one's place as a writer. She also offers a candid critique of generative AI, citing its environmental costs and the risks of outsourcing human thought to machi

Jennifer Bowering Delisle discusses her evolution from traditional memoir to hybrid forms and literary community. She reflects on finding her voice through poetry-prose fusion and the importance of mentorship. Centering her work on human connection—from ancestral ties to strangers—she warns that generative AI is a "theft-based" threat to creativity. Delisle advocates for writing communities over networks and shares her slow, iterative approach to the editing process.

In this interview, Liisa Kovala explores her half-century evolution in the writing craft. From her early days of childhood storytelling to earning a Graduate Certificate and being mentored by renowned authors, Liisa emphasizes the necessity of lifelong learning. She shares her "plantsing" method—a balance of structured outlining and creative freedom—and discusses her shift from traditional to self-publishing, including her Global Book Award win and her thriving Substack commu

Susan Grundy explores how a childhood spent as a "family fixer" prepared her for a career in literary fiction. As a late-entrant author to the writing world, Susan transitioned from a 30-year marketing career in her early 50s to tackle themes of inherited trauma and psychosis. Now an editor living between Montreal and the UK, Susan shares how reinventing oneself in unfamiliar territory is the key to overcoming intimidation and finding the courage to write what you don’t know.

Iryn Tushabe explores honouring the oral tradition in writing by embedding Rukiga and East African knowledge systems into her English prose as a form of resistance. She shares her "pantser" approach to fiction and essays, stressing the importance of being open to self-discovery during the creative process. From her beginnings at the Humber School for Writers to her belief in nourishing friendships to survive the "arduous" nature of craft, her insights offer a soulful look at

In this interview, poet David Martin explores the craft of experimental poetry, detailing his use of extreme formal limits and scientific lexicons. He looks at his evolution from rigid constraints to more associative styles and shares his unique "debitage" approach—finding inspiration in the fragments of archaeology and history. David offers a look at his meticulous editing process, which relies on time and recording his own voice, while providing a glimpse into his latest wo