Oct 26, 202630 minS1
In this episode, new On Creative Writing host Su Chang, author of The Immortal Woman , sits down with acclaimed novelist Joseph Kertes to discuss his latest book, Sirens . Set against the backdrop of Nazi-occupied...
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On Creative Writing
Hosted by Sheelagh Caygill · arts · EN-CA
About this Podcast:
On Creative Writing is a monthly podcast show exploring all things creative writing, including fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, scripts, and essays. Host Sheelagh Caygill will interview knowledgeable and experienced guests about the craft of writing, all genres of writing,the impact of AI on creative writing and publishing, book marketing, publicists, all types of publishing, agents, websites and online platforms, and much more. Sheelagh is completing an MA in Contemporary Creative Writing at Northeastern University London. Discover more at Oncreativewriting.com.
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What is On Creative Writing about?
On Creative Writing is a monthly podcast show exploring all things creative writing, including fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, scripts, and essays.
Who hosts On Creative Writing?
On Creative Writing is hosted by Sheelagh Caygill. The show has published 39 episodes to date.
What has On Creative Writing covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Contradictions, fate, and prophecy: Joseph Kertes on writing Sirens" (26 October 2026, 30 minutes), "Triangularity: A poet explores the world's wonder and complexity" (1 September 2026, 30 minutes), and "Women in Translation: Author Marie-Josée Poisson on translating Blood Bound" (6 August 2026, 32 minutes).
How often does On Creative Writing publish?
On Creative Writing publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 39 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on On Creative Writing?
Booking probability for On Creative Writing is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. On Creative Writing requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. On Creative Writing's contact route on record: verified email.
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Sheelagh Caygill hosts On Creative Writing, an arts podcast with 39 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Sep 1, 202630 minS1Writer, publisher, and digital media artist Kyle Flemmer takes the mike to interview acclaimed poet and essayist Alice Major about her new book, Triangularity: Essays on Poetry, Science and Spirit , recently published...
- Aug 6, 202632 minS1
To celebrate Women in Translation Month, On Creative Writing speaks with Montreal-based author Marie-Josée Poisson to discuss the translation of her historical mystery novel, Blood Bound: Unleashing Secret Ties , by...
- Jul 31, 202628 minS1
In this episode of On Creative Writing, host Sheelagh Caygill sits down with Chinese Canadian author Su Chang to discuss her acclaimed debut novel, The Immortal Woman . Su takes listeners on a compelling journey from...
- Jun 12, 202646 minS1
<p>In this episode of On Creative Writing, host Sheelagh Caygill sits down with Canadian poet Kim Mannix to discuss Kim's debut poetry collection, Confirm Humanity, published in October 2025 by Wild Skies Press. Kim...
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- May 26, 202647 minS1
<p>In this episode of On Creative Writing, guest host and poet Marco Melfi sits down with talented poet Stephanie Bolster to discuss her latest collection, Long Exposure (Palimpsest Press, 2025). The conversation...
- May 19, 202646 minS1
<p>On Creative Writing host Sheelagh Caygill welcomes essayist and poet Sadiqa de Meijer, based in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. </p><p>Sadiqa provides a thoughtful meditation on what it means to belong, to create, and to...
- May 3, 20261h 1mS1
<p>On Hollay Ghadery's The Unravelling of Ou, “Wildly original and captivating. A phenomenal examination of female shame, sexuality, queerness, motherhood, and intimacy, Hollay Ghadery writes with sensitivity and...
- Apr 24, 202627 minS1
<p>In this episode of On Creative Writing, guest host Su Chan sits down with debut novelist Ann Cavlovic to discuss her powerful and timely novel, Count On Me, published by Guernica Editions in 2025. Su is also an...
- Apr 14, 202651 minS1
<p>In this episode of the On Creative Writing podcast, debut novelist Emma Marnes joins host Sheelagh Caygill for an detailed discussion about book publicity and self-promotion on a minimal budget. </p><p>Emma’s novel...
- Mar 13, 202628 minS1
<p>In this episode of the On Creative Writing podcast, guest Marco Melfi discusses his debut poetry collection, Routine Maintenance, published by Gaspereau Press (2025) with guest host Alice Major. Marco is a graduate...
- Mar 6, 202631 minS1
<p>Guest host and poet Kim Mannix sits down with poet and digital media artist Kyle Flemmer for an in-depth conversation about his latest poetry collection, Supergiants, published by Wolsak and Wynn. </p><p>In this...
- Mar 1, 202624 minS1
<p>Find the full transcript of Michael Mirolla's audio essay, 'Michael Mirolla on metafiction: Writing that reflects on its own creation'.</p><p>In this episode of the On Creative Writing podcast, award winning author...
- Feb 15, 202610 minS1
<p>On Creative Writing is grateful to author Sean Minogue for this engaging audio essay about writing his speculative fiction time-travel thriller, Terminal Solstice! Sean takes listeners through the decade-long period...
- Jan 25, 202647 minS1
<p>In this episode of the On Creative Writing podcast, host Sheelagh Caygill sits down with novelist and poet Kim Farner to discuss her latest poetry collection, The Pollination Field, published by Turnstone Press of...
- Jan 20, 202637 minS1
<p>In this episode of On Creative Writing, author Emma Woodhouse sits down with Canadian author Lucy E. M. Black to discuss her latest novel, A Quilting of Scars. Lucy discusses her fulfilling career in education and...
- Jan 9, 202613 minS1
<p>In his audio essay for On Creative Writing, Ken Wilson, author of Walking the Bypass: Notes on Place from the Side of the Road, explores the transformative power of walking as both a reflective and creative practice...
- Dec 18, 20251h 8mS1
<p>Host Sheelagh Caygill sits down with James Cairns, an author and professor at Wilfrid Laurier University, Ontario, to discuss publicizing his essay collection, In Crisis, On Crisis: Essays in Troubled Times...
- Nov 30, 20252 minS1
<p>Guest host Kim Mannix, author of the new poetry collection Confirm Humanity, is excited to tell you all that the On Creative Writing Poetry Contest is officially OPEN!</p><p>The Poetry Contest is giving $300 Canadian...
- Nov 29, 20259 minS1
<p>By Sheelagh Caygill</p><p>The Writer's Spark Coaching Competition is designed for creative writers who need that extra push, that spark to reignite their passion and move forward with their work.</p><p>Have you ever...
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