When you want creative inspiration, read this — Creative Corner is an interview series with professional writers. These interviews center around folks who are at intermediate to advanced levels in their careers. I write creative nonfiction for myself, but there’s always an underlying goal of helping others through my words, too. Can I help someone feel less alone…

How writing demands personal growth, and why it’s worth it — Creative Corner is an interview series with professional writers. These interviews center around folks who are at intermediate to advanced levels in their careers. “Although not all criticism is valid, none of us are the world’s greatest gifts to writing. There is always room for improvement.” — Sarah Paris The Interview AOE…

Words of wisdom from a formerly incarcerated technical writer and life coach — Creative Corner is an interview series with professional writers. These interviews center around folks who are at intermediate to advanced levels in their careers. Write content that’s relatable and will appeal to a lot of people, but make sure it’s authentic to you. Be vulnerable. Don’t be afraid of sharing…

“I grew up with amazing storytellers on both my mother and father’s side of the family. So sitting at the feet of elders and listening to their stories was something I’ve done since I was a small child.” — I knew how to do the journalism — investigating documents and primary sources and finding the facts. …

“I believe in a cycle of heroism. Our heroes, icons, and models that we look up to become our inspirations and aspirations. We can become heroes to others. The cycle of heroism is endless.” — The most successful people are filled with humility. — Gentry Bronson I started a professional creative interview series about a year ago. These interviews center around folks who are at intermediate to advanced levels in their professional — usually writing — careers.

“So many people want to tell their story, and that’s fine, but that’s not why we write. We write for the reader and need to unpack what it is about ourselves and our story that is important and impactful for them.” — I started a professional creative interview series about a year ago. These interviews center around folks who are at intermediate to advanced levels in their professional — usually writing — careers.

“I’ve been writing creative nonfiction all my life, in my journals and the snippets of musings pasted all over my house. I just didn’t know that’s what it was called.” — I started a professional creative interview series about a year ago. These interviews center around folks who are at intermediate to advanced levels in their professional — usually writing — careers. Why do you write creative nonfiction?

“I always want my work to be as accessible as possible no matter who the audience is.” — This is a special interview because Dr. Steven E. Brown is my dad. He’s also famous in the field of Disability Culture. The doctorate comes from his Ph.D. in History. He has written numerous papers, books, and poems. He guest speaks at fancy-schmancy disability training events. …

ProWriters dish in this 9 interview roundup — Do you ever wish you could sit down for drinks, coffee, or tea with your favorite writers so you can dish about whatever the heck you both want? That’s why I started the Creative Corner Interview series in The Narrative Collective. It’s hard to believe, but we are already at…

“Don’t write for the money, don’t compare yourself to others, don’t copy what everyone else is doing.” — When I virtually met Ash Jurberg in the beginning of the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic, I admired his tenacity, humor, and machine-like output. It also seemed like he knew a lot of shit about a lot of shit. And, he does. Ash is a well-traveled (over 100 countries y’all!) Aussie who…

All about Post Partum Obsessive Compulsive Disorder — and the first book of its kind — Amy Cottreau, known by Aymes Sarah on this platform, and I met through our writing early on in the pandemic. I immediately noted how ambitious and honest Amy was. She was passionate and wanted to out injustices, to help people. Amy proudly posted new mama pics while unbeknownst to me…

On using a poetry-and-prose hybrid style to tackle issues and traumas that may otherwise be inaccessible — Lindsay Soberano-Wilson is a feisty, brazen, badass Jewish-Canadian bisexual woman who writes across the gamut. Lindsay tackles feminism and sexuality with confidence and flair — and, she doesn’t always hold the “popular” opinion on such issues. She writes Poetry, Memoir, Creative Non-Fiction, Articles and Essays.

An interview with the absurdist mind behind “Youth in Revolt” — I got my first Kindle and asked Hogan Torah for a book recommendation. He’s a wildcard so I wasn’t sure what I’d get. He suggested C.D. Payne’s young adult book Youth in Revolt. Youth in Revolt takes place in 1990s Oakland, California. It is written in diary style by the…

“Creativity comes from thinking differently. Surrounding yourself with new ideas, stepping out of your comfort zone, and shutting the fuck up and listening.” — The creator of Hogan Torah is a satirist, humorist, and memoirist who’s been writing online for over 20 years. His memoir writing is what hooked me, his storytelling chops are immense. You know when you read Hogan Torah that you’re in for a blunt, insightful, and funny ride. …

An American student from Seattle takes notes from Norway — Many people automatically assume teaching school outside can’t be done. It’s too cold, too hot, and children don’t have the appropriate attire are some common arguments. Another good argument — people resist change. I ask you to approach this interview with an open mind. If snowy Norway has figured out…