Deborah Ager's Blog, page 30
April 27, 2010
Editorial Interview with Tuesday: An Art Project
Tuesday: An Art Project became one of my favorite poetry journals this year. While at the Associated Writing Programs conference in Denver, I met Jennifer Flescher. Flescher edits Tuesday. The original concept thrilled me. Each issue contains a set of postcards, which contain either photographs, prints, or a poem. A colorful piece of paper — similar in weight to construction paper — wraps each set of postcards.
On the plane, I put my tray table down and carefully removed one postcard at a...
April 19, 2010
A Poetry Editor Dishes…
Deborah Ager talked with 32 Poems editor John Poch about what he looks for in a poem, the process of writing poems, and the places where he's had the most trouble getting his own work published.
DA: In writer bios, we often get lists of awards, books, and other publications. Rarely do I read what inspired a writer to pick up a pen and attempt to write a poem. What do you remember about what compelled you to write? When did you start writing?
JP: Awards mean little, but it feels good to get one ...
April 16, 2010
Creative Process
During our craft talk at SUNY Fredonia, Ali Stine told students to try something else when they get stuck. If you get stuck writing a poem, take a photo. Go for a walk. Play a song.
What do you do when you get stuck?
April 15, 2010
Happy Tax Day!
If you haven't already, be sure to get your free cup of coffee at Starbuck's to celebrate Tax Day. Be sure to bring your own cup.
I'm in SUNY Fredonia to give a poetry talk and a reading. I'm here with Ali Stine, author of Ohio Violence.
More soon!
April 14, 2010
Free Poetry Books for National Poetry Month 2010
To celebrate National Poetry month, several poetry bloggers agreed to offer free poetry books via their blogs. In most cases, the blogger poet offers one copy of their own book and one book belonging to a poet whose work they love — all free!
To enter your name, post a comment on any of the blogs below. Be sure to post your comment in the blog post about the contest in order to be considered.
Of course, we're giving away free poetry books here at 32 Poems. Be sure to enter the contest. We'll p...
April 13, 2010
Susan Orlean: The Bullfighter Checks Her Makeup
I rediscovered Susan Orlean's writing and am currently curled up inside one of her sentences. I hope she doesn't mind.
In celebration of National Poetry Month, I am going to write about a literary journalist. (that's a joke)
Having earned her chops in the newspaper world (NOTE: Newspapers are big pieces of paper on which news used to be printed), Susan Orlean engaged this reader from the first sentence of this piece on an up and coming basketball player. Watch me as I misquote:
The white men...
April 12, 2010
AWP Blogger Roundup
Notes from writers who did and did not attend AWP:
Mary Doty luxuriates and examines the psychological boot camp
How Oliver de la Paz Ruined My AWP Experience
April 11, 2010
AWP 2010 Recap — Thursday
My big confession about the AWP Conference? I barely attend panels. I'm more interested in talking with friends and meeting people we've published.
The Colorado Convention Center does not believe in hydrating its guests. You will find no water available in the halls — unlike previous AWPs — because this convention center wants you to buy expensive bottles of water from the various cafes inside the hall. And you need water in Denver since it's so dry there.
On the good side, I would be happy to ...
April 10, 2010
AWP Recap 2010
Upon arrival in Denver, we walked around the neighborhood before heading back to the hotel for the free wine happy hour. The hour did make us happier after being crunched up in economy seats on the plane. Is there such a thing as economy when it comes to buying plane tickets? We arrived at The Magnolia just in time for wine and cookies and pink milk in the Magnolia bar. Pink milk!
The breakfast at the Magnolia included a choice of eggs, sausage, oatmeal, fruit, yogurt, and cereal.
This year...
April 3, 2010
Free Poetry Books
Karen Maezen Miller and Kelli Russell Agodon gave me the idea to give away TWO books in celebration of National Poetry Month.
It's hard to give away books I like. That's part of the reason I want to do it.
The Skinny on the Free Book Giveaway
I will pack up the book and send it to you at no charge. There will be two winners — one for each book. Leave your name in the comments. I will pick winners at random.
For the "book by someone else part," I am giving away Pablo Neruda's Twenty Love Poems a...
