I have always been a lover of writing and reading. When I was in preschool, I used to write short stories about heroic cats, rock men, and loads of other things I’ve now forgotten. I still have that book wedged in the corner of my closet, and I think from that point it just took … Continue reading Taking Risks in Volume VIII- By Zachary Jickling
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Tying It All Together: An Alum’s Journey from Bolo Tie to Bold Writing Ft. Janel Lope
Hello! To the disdain of my enemies, this is another chance to boost my ego: a blog article for the Bolo Tie Collective. Bolo Tie and I go way back to before the pandemic when I was but a wee freshman at MacEwan University. In the first year, I painted my agenda with extra-curricular activities … Continue reading Tying It All Together: An Alum’s Journey from Bolo Tie to Bold Writing Ft. Janel Lope
Q&A with Deborah Willis
This Thursday, February 13 will be our Writing Intimacy Workshop with MacEwan writer-in-residence, Deborah Willis. With that in mind, we asked Deborah a few questions about the challenge of adding intimacy into our writing. BTC: What is it about intimacy/sex that makes it difficult or uncomfortable for many of us to write about? DW: We … Continue reading Q&A with Deborah Willis
YEG LIT: February Events
The city's in the middle of a deep freeze. For many of us northerners, merely getting out of a warm bed on a chilly Sunday can be rather aggravating. But for those who are willing to brave the cold, a new month means plenty of new and fun events to look forward to. Here are … Continue reading YEG LIT: February Events
YEG LIT: JANUARY EVENTS
Here we are. A whole new year has started, with all the requisite hope and resolutions to be awesome at everything. For some of you, that maybe means being more literary and creative. With that in mind, we start off 2018 with a rundown of some upcoming literary in Edmonton. Jan. 9: 6:30 pm, The … Continue reading YEG LIT: JANUARY EVENTS
YEG Lit: Upcoming Events
Of course, the focus here in Bolo Tie Land is on the thriving literary community at MacEwan University. But there's also a city all around us, and that city has literary goings-on of its own. Here are some lit events that will be happening over the next few weeks in sunny Edmonton. Oct. 26: 7 … Continue reading YEG Lit: Upcoming Events
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