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
Leo LaFleur: Mental health, writing, and the impact of supportive people.
Leo LaFleur discusses the intersections of creativity and mental health with host Jenna Morton, sharing personal experiences and perspectives from his life. He emphasises the importance of creative expression and support systems in overcoming mental health challenges, and in finding and developing your creative voice. In the second part of the conversation, Leo discusses his collaborative work on multimedia projects and the value of collaboration, vulnerability, and a tremendous support system in his creative process. He also discusses the profound influence of the natural world in New Brunswick on his creative work and the importance of representing the place in his writing, art, and music.
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