Health researcher finds peace in poetry
Meron Taye talks about being inspired by her father's stories, overcoming her nerves in her first course, finding inspiration and more.Read More

Writer gets his mojo back
John Carnegie discovered reading and writing at an early age. When he was seven and had just lost his father, …Read More

Sneakers, trains, a pen & a piano
Claudia Calori was born in Brescia, Italy, a town known for its steel foundry, not far from Milano. She speaks …Read More

The struggle is real, but worth it
At 13, Jessica Pena created a box full of writings for her future self at 30. She’s currently 29 and …Read More

Global nomad finds community online
When asked where she’s from, Wendy Rudder has difficulty pinpointing one place. A Canadian citizen who was born in Trinidad …Read More

Journalist finds joy in fiction
Angel Orozco modestly says he considers himself just “someone who likes stories and learning about writing,” not a writer. But …Read More

That now or never moment
Yvonne Poot appreciates a good story well-told, no matter the medium. She lectures on film history and analysis at Amsterdam …Read More

Thoughts on the nature of creativity
Vanessa Hudig’s job is teaching people how to be more creative—whether she’s teaching art to secondary school kids or helping …Read More

Publishing, NaNoWriMo & beyond
We recently caught up with longtime student and published author Janelle Ward. A Minnesota native, Janelle has lived in the …Read More

Writer discovers her superpower
Susan J. Nassuna has been an ardent reader and a lover of the written word from childhood. It’s a passion …Read More
