Thank you! Likewise… was just trying to use QR code to read about your dear boy! I remember when you told me how many times each night he woke you up. I get it now the ‘goes too fast.’
Wonderful post, Elline! I was gratified to learn that AWP felt less product/goal focused and more centered on process and meaningful (rather than careerist) exchange. "It felt like a real shift from professional ‘end goal’ panels (‘how to get published/find an agent/get your first book’) towards an emphasis on writing for writing’s sake." Hmm, maybe I'll attend AWP next year after all, if only for a day.
Did I ever tell you that I took a one-night workshop with CK Williams at NYU? He was filling in for Sharon Olds, who had to be away. He was very kind, I recall.
Hi Elline. I'm so happy to see you on Substack!
Thank you! Likewise… was just trying to use QR code to read about your dear boy! I remember when you told me how many times each night he woke you up. I get it now the ‘goes too fast.’
That's funny:) He lives across the country now. Time is a mystery.
Wonderful post, Elline! I was gratified to learn that AWP felt less product/goal focused and more centered on process and meaningful (rather than careerist) exchange. "It felt like a real shift from professional ‘end goal’ panels (‘how to get published/find an agent/get your first book’) towards an emphasis on writing for writing’s sake." Hmm, maybe I'll attend AWP next year after all, if only for a day.
Did I ever tell you that I took a one-night workshop with CK Williams at NYU? He was filling in for Sharon Olds, who had to be away. He was very kind, I recall.
By the way, I haven't been to AWP in ages or even really kept up with it because it's always so far away. Nice to know it will be in LA next year.
Hope you’ll come! A good excuse to drive down. 🌴