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Why write: AU professors and authors discuss ethics, dilemmas, and boundaries in writing

Dr. Reinekke Lengelle and Dr. Angie Abdou are both published authors who teach writing at Athabasca University (AU). In this three-part video series, they talk honestly about their approaches to writing, publishing, teaching, and living. 

Episode 3: Discussing ethics, dilemmas, and personal boundaries in writing

Writing itself is a space for personal reflection and personal feelings hitting the page, however, what if the narrative involves other individuals. How do writers respect boundaries, while telling their story?


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In this video, Abdou and Lengelle talk about the ethics behind writing personal story telling and interpretations of moments, the dilemmas writers face when their writing involves other people, and how they navigate the boundaries in their writing.

Dr. Reinekke Lengelle is an assistant professor of Interdisciplinary Studies with the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.  

Dr. Angie Abdou is associate professor of English and creative writing in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Published:
  • September 23, 2021