Kelli Russell Agodon's Blog, page 113
July 31, 2010
Request - Creating the Environment to Write... Part 2
Here's the second question in response to my writing environment--
Do you need quiet [to write:]? Does music help? If so what kind?
When I am writing new poems, sometimes I turn on music if I'm trouble moving forward.
Here's my favorite background music:
1) The Fray - How to Save a Life
***I do not know what it is about this group, but when I hear their songs, I write some pretty good lines.
This group has kind of a melancholy feel, so I would not play it if I wanted to write...
Do you need quiet [to write:]? Does music help? If so what kind?
When I am writing new poems, sometimes I turn on music if I'm trouble moving forward.
Here's my favorite background music:
1) The Fray - How to Save a Life
***I do not know what it is about this group, but when I hear their songs, I write some pretty good lines. This group has kind of a melancholy feel, so I would not play it if I wanted to write...
July 30, 2010
Request - Creating the Environment to Write... Part 1
Some good questions came through my email last week about writing environments.
Because I am someone who is interested in these questions and may ramble on about them, I may break it down into two or three posts....
Here are the questions I'll be responding to--
Over the years, what tricks or rituals have you tried to set the tone or mood in your mind to start writing? What has worked and what hasn't?
Do you need quiet? Does music help? If so what kind? Away from clutter? Lose...
July 29, 2010
Foggy Procrastination...
We have had the oddest weather here in the Northwest, but it's been a bonus for me as I tend to write when it's foggy or cloudy, so this summer I've had the summer to write before it clears up at about 1-2 pm and the day turns warm and blue.
I'm procrastinating right now. Yes, right now at the very second. I am in the middle of proofing my manuscript, the third proof, and well, it looks perfect! It looks as if every error has been fixed and well, that's a little...
Reminder for SUMMER GIVEAWAY...
If you haven't entered the drawing for the most delicious low-cal chocolate ice cream treat (aka Breyers new ice cream treats - smooth and dreamy bars), you can do so here.
I will be giving away five (5!) coupons for a free box of them, so you're chances are pretty good to win!
I will be giving away five (5!) coupons for a free box of them, so you're chances are pretty good to win!
Reminder...
If you haven't entered the drawing for the most delicious low-cal chocolate ice cream treat (aka Breyers new ice cream treats - smooth and dreamy bars), you can do so here.
I will be giving away five (5!) coupons for a free box of them, so you're chances are pretty good to win!
I will be giving away five (5!) coupons for a free box of them, so you're chances are pretty good to win!
The Beauty of Poetry Salons - Susan Rich reads in Port Townsend
Last Wednesday, I was invited to a Poetry Salon with Susan Rich.
If you don't know what a poetry salon is, it's the new in-thing for poets.
Why?
Because poetry salons don't just offer poetry, but all the other things good things in life--good food, people who are interested in the arts, wine, a warm cozy environment (usually someone's home) and to me what feels like an up-close-and-personal evening with not just poems, but the poet as well.
What I like about poetry salons is that t...
Breaking (Poetry) News--
Two news items to share from two of my very good friends--
1) MARTHA SILANO has won the Saturnalia Book Prize (along with a large cabbage) judged by Campbell McGrath for her book From the Office of the Immaculate Conception.
This is wonderful wonderful news! If you haven't read Marty's work, you should. She is an absolutely incredible poet. Her last book was Blue Positive
And that's her daughter on the cover. I cannot wait to read what this next book brings. Congratulations...
