Spin Sucks has been having entirely too much fun celebrating fiction. I’ve enjoyed the celebration – I enjoy fiction – but I feel as though poets and poetry need some attention. Thus, I’m writing my own post about poetry and posting it here.
Form and Content
Form is one of my cherished topics for a couple of reasons. One, I have a visual arts background. Two, I have a poetry background. Three, I have a marketing background. All those things involve “form” in some shape or manner.
Finding Joy; Creating Value
I’ve been obsessed with two ideas for the past few weeks: finding joy and creating value. I think they’re two sides of the same coin. What causes me joy should create value, if only in the joy I foster in my audience. Similarly, what brings value to my audience should have some value, some joy, to or for me.
What’s Your Story?
I recently was reading an article in Inc. about how important it is for entrepreneurs to be able to tell their stories in order to attract investors and customers. I agree, both as an entrepreneur and as a writer. Being able to tell my story is important.
When You Make It
I’m not sure what it means to make it as a writer. Does it occur after publishing a certain number of books? Is it when one receives the Pulitzer? Is it when one has a specific number of stalk- ahem, fans?
Write Right and the Entourage
Amber Avines of Words Done Write asked me to consider submitting a drawing to the Locali Comic Contest. I said I would (I did submit an entry.), which led to us joking that I might have to make a trip to Los Angeles if I were to win. Once people heard about a potential – and unlikely – trip to L.A., everyone wanted to go as my event coordinator. I think four event coordinators for one person is a little excessive, but what do I know?