This interview was wonderful! I far prefer to hear the struggles and challenges than to hear that everything flowed and was tied up in a neat little bow. Sure that happens sometimes, but art is usually labor, and labor is sweaty and down in the nitty gritty.
Laura - I have the “shoes” books up on my favorite childhood books shelf in my office. They are a perennial favorite. 🩵
Love this. The idea of creating one’s own retreat and learning from each other. If my house weren’t so small, I’d be doing this right now. But question, how did you three figure out that you were at stages of work in which you could truly learn from each other and share useful feedback? Or was it more about helping each other focus? (I don’t think you need any more focus, Laura.) In any case, love this. Thank you for sharing.
I think we figured out we would find an amenable time and go from there. The main thing about a retreat is that almost nothing else is vying for one's attention. No laundry, no errands. (We did have to wash our dishes after breakfast and lunch.)
This is the second time today I've read about Yaddo (the first being an essay on rejection from Yaddo) and I'm shocked to have never known such a place existed. I love the idea of having a place to write with a community and if not through Yaddo, then through friends is excellent. Thank you for sharing and for the beautifully done interview :)
I think MacDowell must be afraid of you, your prolific output might scare other writers! xo
This interview was wonderful! I far prefer to hear the struggles and challenges than to hear that everything flowed and was tied up in a neat little bow. Sure that happens sometimes, but art is usually labor, and labor is sweaty and down in the nitty gritty.
Laura - I have the “shoes” books up on my favorite childhood books shelf in my office. They are a perennial favorite. 🩵
La Casa Amarillo!!
Beautiful!
Just left Fells Point area after a couple of days visiting. I totally get why the area speaks to you.
--that redhead from...
Love this. The idea of creating one’s own retreat and learning from each other. If my house weren’t so small, I’d be doing this right now. But question, how did you three figure out that you were at stages of work in which you could truly learn from each other and share useful feedback? Or was it more about helping each other focus? (I don’t think you need any more focus, Laura.) In any case, love this. Thank you for sharing.
I think we figured out we would find an amenable time and go from there. The main thing about a retreat is that almost nothing else is vying for one's attention. No laundry, no errands. (We did have to wash our dishes after breakfast and lunch.)
This is the second time today I've read about Yaddo (the first being an essay on rejection from Yaddo) and I'm shocked to have never known such a place existed. I love the idea of having a place to write with a community and if not through Yaddo, then through friends is excellent. Thank you for sharing and for the beautifully done interview :)
Wonderful Q&A.