Elaine Woo, MFA 2011
In 2021 Elaine Woo’s Put Your Hand in Mine was cited by CBC Radio North by Northwest host Sheryl MacKay and Western Sky co-owner Tamara Gorin as one of the three best poetry collections in recent years. Her bio is also in ABC BookWorld. She has written libretto and song lyrics for art song and […]
Martin Calvo, MFA 2017
How did your time in the Creative Writing Program influence your work? The creative writing program allowed me to explore my passion for storytelling, make meaningful connections with others, and better my craft as a screenwriter. What’s your latest published/performed work(s)? SOL – 2020 Crazy8’s Short Film Driftwood – 2020 Telus Storyhive (Short Film) What […]
Patti Flather, MFA 1999
How did your time in the Creative Writing Program influence your work? This MFA was hugely important, supporting my career development as a writer. I arrived at UBC Acadia family housing from the Yukon with my husband and 2 young daughters. I benefitted greatly from writing workshops in my genres (plays, screen, short fiction) with […]
Katherine Collins, MFA 2002
How did your time in the Creative Writing Program influence your work? The program taught me how to give kind, constructive notes and how to listen to notes without being defensive. What’s your latest published/performed work(s)? Lost in Space, Season 3 – Netflix Riot Girls (Telefilm/Clique Pictures/XYZFilms) – Feature film What are your most recent […]
Jacqueline Firkins, MFA 2019
How did your time in the Creative Writing Program influence your work? I formed a community, improved my skills, and shifted from writing for myself toward writing for publication. What’s your latest published/performed work? Hearts, Strings, and Other Breakable Things. YA novel. HMHTeen. December 2019 Are you connected to any creative writing communities you’d like […]
Zazie Todd, MFA 2012
How did your time in the Creative Writing Program influence your work? I enjoyed the opportunity to study in three different genres and it helped improve my writing in many ways. What’s your latest published/performed work? Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy, with a foreword by Dr. Marty Becker. Published by Greystone Books, […]
Dina Del Bucchia, MFA 2009
Dina Del Bucchia is a writer, podcaster, literary event host, editor, and otter and dress enthusiast. She is the author of the short story collection, Don’t Tell Me What to Do, and four collections of poetry: Coping with Emotions and Otters, Blind Items, Rom Com, written with Daniel Zomparelli, and, It’s a Big Deal! She […]
Jason Rothery, MFA 2002
What’s your latest published/performed work? Privilege (a novel) What are your most recent awards? Jessie Richardson Award for Outstanding New Script — Inside the Seed Are you connected to any creative writing communities you’d like to mention (UBC alums, film and theatre communities, etc)? Is there anything else about your writing career you’d like to […]
M.F. McDowell, MFA 2012
How did your time in the Creative Writing Program influence your work? The Program was a huge influence on me. I’d become burnt out and jaded (working as a screenwriter), and the Program brought back my love of writing and crafting a story. The people I met were interesting and gave me tons of support. […]
Catherine Young, MFA 2015
Catherine Young is a writer and performing artist whose work is infused with a keen sense of place. A nominee for the Pushcart Prize in prose and poetry and Best American Essays. She worked as a national park ranger, farmer, educator, and mother before completing her MFA in Creative Writing at the University of British […]