Writers meeting Writers

This year, St. Edward's has introduced a new program: "The Visting Writers Series". The series was put together by St. Edward's very own Doug Dorst, professor of creative writing and Dr. Alan Altimont. These two professors are well connected in the writing community nationwide and so far have had two very successful readings here at St. Ed's.

Last Tuesday, St. Edward's welcomed a pair of writers, who are acutally a couple, to come read from their new series of short stories. Edward Schwarzschild and Elisa Albert both read with confidence and poise while not taking themselves too seriously. The room was mostly filled with fellow English Writing majors as well as professors of English Writing and Literature. The reading was a little over an hour with a Q & A at the end which everyone seemed to enjoy.

I encourage anyone who is intersted in writing or literature to start attending these events. It is a great way to learn about new authors and the various tehniques each one uses when they are beginning a story, brainstorming or in the process of writing a story. So far, the authors that have come this year have been easily approchable and more than willing to answer any questions you may have. So check the flyers and posters around campus for upcoming events of the "Visiting Writers Series" or, ask yours truly.