Beth Powning: Writing, Publishing, and the Power of Words in New Brunswick.

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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