All is said and done! I have graduated with an MFA in Creative Writing. The weekend was lovely with a birthday/4th of July party for Stephen. My poem "Roosters" was accepted for publication in the September issue of The Houston Literary Review. I have sent poems out to 12 journals, 1 chapbook competition, and 1 publisher for a book length collection. So, not bad for a weekend. Tomorrow starts the cleaning out of my desk to make myself my own space to write. My first self imposed writing assignment is a collection of poetry for children. My youngest daughter had made me a blank book in 2007 for Mother's day and requested that I fill it with poems for her. (Thank you baby girl) Here are some things I have been thinking about as a writer:
- Have your own space. (Even if you don't use it!)
- Make time for you. (Take a walk, listen to music,etc.)
- Write a little everyday!
- Try having a project or assignment.
- Work hard, and play harder!
:) Ivy