WordCraft
A podcast for writers - by writers - creating community through words.
WordCraft is a project created within the professional development branch of programming made available by the Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick, a non-profit organization that aims to nurture a sense of community among New Brunswick writers, with a mandate to develop and sustain professional skills and opportunities for New Brunswick writers, while raising public awareness of and engagement in the unique culture of writing, storytelling, and literature in New Brunswick.
The WFNB acknowledges that the land on which we live, work, and gather is the traditional unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi’kmaq Peoples. We honour the spirit of our ancestors’ Treaties of Peace and Friendship.
The show is hosted and produced by Jenna Morton, with technical production by Tosh Taylor.
We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.
WordCraft
Beth Powning: Writing, Publishing, and the Power of Words in New Brunswick.
Jenna Morton and Beth Powning discuss the writer's duty to the reader, emphasising honesty, empathy, and creating a satisfying reading experience. Beth shares her experiences as a writer from New Brunswick, highlighting the importance of the relationship between the writer and reader, the importance of observation in writing, and the power of words - particularly in difficult times. She also discusses overcoming writer's block and shares her personal experience of acting as an ambassador for New Brunswick in a lot of ways, defending the region against offensive attitudes and stereotypes. Beth ends on a hopeful note, with the assertion that the New Brunswick literary world is expanding and seeing some recognition - particularly evidenced in community collaboration and the development of the regional publishing industry.
References
- Beth Powning’s Books
- The Sister’s Tale
- Seeds of Another Summer (Home)
- Ax Gallery
- Frye Festival
- Lorenzo Society
- Writers’ Federation (of New Brunswick)
- WordSpring
- WordsFall
- Workshops
- Goose Lane Edition
The Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.
Learn more about the WFNB at www.wfnb.ca