The Plant: Creations is Back

If you are an aspiring writer, poet or artist and are looking to have your work published then check out Creations, Dawson College’s literary magazine, which is back again this year.

This magazine is a literary journal where students can get their poems, essays, short stories and drawings published. Although Creations magazine was not running last year due to a lack of interest Kathleen Carter, a second year literature student has decided to run it this time.

“Creations was introduced to me during the welcome day for the literature program. I thought that someone would continue the project during my first year, but when I heard nothing about it, I decided to try to start it back up the next year,” said Carter.

With the help of Paul Serralheiro, Kris Woofter and Anne Lambert, Carter has done just that.

“They’ve all been incredibly resourceful and encouraging; without their help, Creations wouldn't be at all possible,” said Carter.

In the past Creations has focused mostly on short fiction and poetry but this year Carter wants to expand Creations horizons a bit “by including more artwork, photographs and creative essays.”

“I found that although the journal was a wonderful expression for some, I think that by including those new categories for entries we would receive a lot more incredibly creative works,” said Carter.

Creations usually coincides with the Creative Arts festival, which is typically held in April. This means that the magazine should be ready to print a few weeks before then. In order to meet this deadline Carter and her team which consists of Amanda Triassi, Tara Gurudata, Claudia Alexander and Brian Lolly are still looking for people to be on staff.

“As a team, we're looking for people who are serious about literature and other artistic pursuits to be editors and to help us judge the works we receive to decide whether or not they're fit for publication.”

Carter has decided that there will be no specific positions and everyone on staff is considered equal.

“Right now, all our positions are kind of loose. I think the best thing to do to avoid any conflict would be if the group were all treated as equals, and allotted with the same responsibilities as judges, editors, typists, representatives, fundraisers, etc,” said Carter.

Of course another way to be part of Creations is to submit your works to DawsonCreations@hotmail.com, or writing to the same address to set up an appointment with Kathleen Carter.

“Should anyone be interested we still need a front and back cover as well.”