I needed to read this right at this moment. In particular, I needed the reminder that there is a time for chaos & a time for order. And I just need to trust that the order will come.
As for metaphors, I’ve been thinking of writing as a kind of weaving lately. I gather all these beautiful threads & then hope they work together. Sometimes it works better than other times.
Perceptive and inspiring. Gracias. One suggestion: substitute the concept of "emergence" for "chaos."
American English lacks a decent verb for "gradually coming into focus." Dangerous inner editorial voices can support the notion that a first draft is solely chaotic ("formless" is the killer term academically). "Coming into focus" is faithful to the phenomenology of writing and talking.
Great post, Bronwen, thank you for the much-needed advice! As for the fruit thing, grapes and halloumi cheese on a Cypriot shore is my favorite combo :)
Thank you for this, and for being an ally to process. Lia Purpura is a wonderful teacher. I had the opportunity to attend a workshop with her, hosted by Emergence Magazine. Enjoy!
I needed to read this right at this moment. In particular, I needed the reminder that there is a time for chaos & a time for order. And I just need to trust that the order will come.
As for metaphors, I’ve been thinking of writing as a kind of weaving lately. I gather all these beautiful threads & then hope they work together. Sometimes it works better than other times.
Thanks for the shout-out & for the advice! I love the idea of sneaking up on a project. <3
Perceptive and inspiring. Gracias. One suggestion: substitute the concept of "emergence" for "chaos."
American English lacks a decent verb for "gradually coming into focus." Dangerous inner editorial voices can support the notion that a first draft is solely chaotic ("formless" is the killer term academically). "Coming into focus" is faithful to the phenomenology of writing and talking.
Thank you for this! As an amateur writer, this post felt like a mini Writing 101 class hehe.
My friend Angela (Voras-Hills) is in Bemidji, too! I hope you've met her/I hope you're having the best time!
Great post, Bronwen, thank you for the much-needed advice! As for the fruit thing, grapes and halloumi cheese on a Cypriot shore is my favorite combo :)
Thank you for this, and for being an ally to process. Lia Purpura is a wonderful teacher. I had the opportunity to attend a workshop with her, hosted by Emergence Magazine. Enjoy!
I'm excited to do fruit by the water, maybe pears by a waterfall ❤️