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This Months Guest: Craig Wright, PhD Creative Writing
Originally posted February 9, 2020—23:53 listening time)
It is so refreshing to sit down with someone who is highly accomplished to discover they are just folks. Craig Wright fits that description and is an excellent choice for the Faculty Insights series. He has taught in the area of creativity for 26 years — short stories, poetry, songwriting and fiction. He is a published author and so much more; his music has appeared on television shows such as Sons of Anarchy and Lucifer. It pays to watch the credits on TV shows.
With all those accomplishments, what is he the most excited to talk about? What his sons are up to and the success of a former SOU student, Abbigail Rosewood, who has recently published her first book to great critical success. Discussing performing, he casually mentions his own musical performances in the Bay Area and at the Oregon Country Fair.
Craig discusses how writing and literature have changed over the past quarter-century, examining past trends, and looking forward. He doesn't fault the current obsession with superheroes and memes but sees them more as a metaphor for what society is currently going through. He looks for “interestingness” in the work of his students as a sign of a true voice.
Craig wraps up our interview with a comment on his mentor, James Dickey, and some tips for students that were given to him by the CEO of Target. When it comes to writing? As the Nike slogan says, “Just Do It.” Join us for an amazing half hour.
And don't miss Craig in action at the St. Valentine's Day Massacre Poetry event on February 17 in AB 124 at 3:45!
Bonus links:
Ashland Talent Pool: Three-Legged Dog, Craig Wright, lead vocal (Used with permission)
Abigail Rosewood, “If I Had Two Lives”
Faculty Insights are produced and edited by Bill Bateman and recorded on the SOU campus. Thanks to the SOU Digital Media Center for their support.
Faculty Insights © 2020 Southern Oregon University. All rights reserved. All programs may be shared for educational or non-commercial use. They may not be rebroadcast, edited or sold without the express written permission of Southern Oregon University
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By CATLOriginally posted February 9, 2020—23:53 listening time)
It is so refreshing to sit down with someone who is highly accomplished to discover they are just folks. Craig Wright fits that description and is an excellent choice for the Faculty Insights series. He has taught in the area of creativity for 26 years — short stories, poetry, songwriting and fiction. He is a published author and so much more; his music has appeared on television shows such as Sons of Anarchy and Lucifer. It pays to watch the credits on TV shows.
With all those accomplishments, what is he the most excited to talk about? What his sons are up to and the success of a former SOU student, Abbigail Rosewood, who has recently published her first book to great critical success. Discussing performing, he casually mentions his own musical performances in the Bay Area and at the Oregon Country Fair.
Craig discusses how writing and literature have changed over the past quarter-century, examining past trends, and looking forward. He doesn't fault the current obsession with superheroes and memes but sees them more as a metaphor for what society is currently going through. He looks for “interestingness” in the work of his students as a sign of a true voice.
Craig wraps up our interview with a comment on his mentor, James Dickey, and some tips for students that were given to him by the CEO of Target. When it comes to writing? As the Nike slogan says, “Just Do It.” Join us for an amazing half hour.
And don't miss Craig in action at the St. Valentine's Day Massacre Poetry event on February 17 in AB 124 at 3:45!
Bonus links:
Ashland Talent Pool: Three-Legged Dog, Craig Wright, lead vocal (Used with permission)
Abigail Rosewood, “If I Had Two Lives”
Faculty Insights are produced and edited by Bill Bateman and recorded on the SOU campus. Thanks to the SOU Digital Media Center for their support.
Faculty Insights © 2020 Southern Oregon University. All rights reserved. All programs may be shared for educational or non-commercial use. They may not be rebroadcast, edited or sold without the express written permission of Southern Oregon University