by Kevin Spenst | Mar 3, 2010 | creative non-fiction, grad school at UBC
What’s the difference between a blog posting and a personal essay? As I review a series of essays for my creative non-fiction class at UBC, this question comes to mind. I review the points provided in our course pack by our ever-thorough (and enthusiastic)...
by Kevin Spenst | Feb 20, 2010 | writing s(c)een(e) in Vancouver
Here’s something to check out if you should find yourself on Granville Island Sunday afternoon. Below is the blurb on the Thursday’s Writing Collective page. The Thursdays Writing Collective is participating in the Cultural Olympiad at the art installation...
by Kevin Spenst | Feb 12, 2010 | writing s(c)een(e) in Vancouver
Vancouver’s poet laureate, Brad Cran, has stated that he won’t participate in the Olympic celebrations. In case you haven’t heard, here’s what’s behind his decision. Obviously, the whole question of the Olympics is a hugely complicated...
by Kevin Spenst | Feb 10, 2010 | writing s(c)een(e) in Vancouver
If you find yourself in East Vancouver anytime soon and you’re interested in a quiet little place to read or write, I can think of no better place to recommend than Geoffrey Farmer’s Every Letter in the Alphabet. It’s a temporary gallery set up for...
by Kevin Spenst | Feb 9, 2010 | fiction, writing advice
Lit lovers and makers are in for a treat tonight when Entitled Opinions features author Tobias Wolff, who’ll be discussing his fiction, J.D. Salinger and the art of short stories. That’s today from 4pm to 5pm on KZSU 90.1 FM in the SF Bay Area or you can...
