Will any of our voices matter?
If I define legitimacy as believing in my voice and the creative work regardless of permissions (in other words: *I* say it’s important; *I* say it has value), I can muster the wind.
Tag: poetry community
The young Van Gogh didn’t quit
The Fast Company article says creative folks need three kinds of creative circles — a scene, a network and a community. No matter how you label your support system, I believe in what he has to say. I do think relationships balance out the solitary, internal work we’re called to do.
Hello, online poetry community
Tell me about your process and the role of the Internet, blogs, social media and fellow writers that you engage with online.
My Super Official, Super Serious Poetry Action Plan (h/t to Poet Mom!)
So that’s a rocket. It’s here to “launch” me on my way to reaching my writing goals for this year. Yes, that’s right: I’ve started 2016 off with a really bad pun, and I’m not even sorry.
Impractical reasons to get an MFA: Wind chimes, tall boots and fancy cheese
I have found great opportunities for support and guidance and growth in writers’ groups, workshops and open mic scenes. But for me, I wanted an MFA community in addition.