Wow. An MFA. There is an actual professional among us. Suddenly my writing feels so insignificant.
Your but about working it CPK, that always frustrated me. Why must our artists struggle. I hate it.
This was well written and thoughtfully structured. It was interesting to read your own journey and some of your early half-steps before writing your novel.
Some of us are lucky to find wild success in our first act, as your school mates did. I think most of us do it in our second act. For me that’s turning out to be mid life.
Thank you so much! To be fair, the MFA program I attended wasn't exactly that prestigious; it mostly known for being an art school and I think they tacked on the writing program as an afterthought. But it was a good experience.
As far as my classmates' success, I think they genuinely committed to their art and took it seriously, whereas I did not in those early years after graduation (mainly due to not really believing I could support myself writing fiction; even copywriting felt like a "safer" choice). For a long time I beat myself up for that. But I've realized there's no use in that, and I've grown a lot as a writer anyway so it's probably for the best. All I can do is move forward.
And I totally believe in the "second act!" Many people I respect achieved their biggest successes in mid life, and I know that's possible for me too. It's never too late :)
Wow. An MFA. There is an actual professional among us. Suddenly my writing feels so insignificant.
Your but about working it CPK, that always frustrated me. Why must our artists struggle. I hate it.
This was well written and thoughtfully structured. It was interesting to read your own journey and some of your early half-steps before writing your novel.
Some of us are lucky to find wild success in our first act, as your school mates did. I think most of us do it in our second act. For me that’s turning out to be mid life.
Thank you so much! To be fair, the MFA program I attended wasn't exactly that prestigious; it mostly known for being an art school and I think they tacked on the writing program as an afterthought. But it was a good experience.
As far as my classmates' success, I think they genuinely committed to their art and took it seriously, whereas I did not in those early years after graduation (mainly due to not really believing I could support myself writing fiction; even copywriting felt like a "safer" choice). For a long time I beat myself up for that. But I've realized there's no use in that, and I've grown a lot as a writer anyway so it's probably for the best. All I can do is move forward.
And I totally believe in the "second act!" Many people I respect achieved their biggest successes in mid life, and I know that's possible for me too. It's never too late :)
Well I’m glad you’re here writing Kate. And it’s been fun reading and connecting with you.
Thank you! Likewise :)
So inspiring!! 😍🤩✨
Thank you so much, Sheryl!
Very well-written! ❤️
Thank you!
You're a fantastic writer Kate.
Thank you so much, Conner! You as well :)