“Perhaps one aspect of good writing is ferocious attention to sound and scent, to the immensity of the infinitesimal; for there are stories in everything, at all times, everywhere.”
— Brian Doyle
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I’ve been called a mixed media writer; sometimes lyric, sometimes hybrid, always across and to cross lines of form and genre.
I use any and all means of self-creation and self-expression to service my work, including ones that take me away from the page and into my body, or an art installation, or a video essay.
I think of my writing like this: I write from the ground up, every project a Gothic cathedral. I used to walk by old Gothic buildings on the streets of Budapest; the graffiti on the sides a marker of social progress, but the highest arches still ornate, mythic and reaching.
That is poetry to me. The mythic self is the poet in me, and the essayist is the observer of places, and people and stories. . .
Come into my presence as an act. Come into my presence, you are not a stranger.
Façade | facade
CRAFT RESOURCES
Here are some resources on writing craft, aesthetics and identity to get you thinking about the structure, style and voice of your creative works!
“Becoming Realer: Identity, Craft & the MFA”
Publication dates: Sep 22, 2010 - June 4, 2012
Publisher: Lantern Review Blog: Asian American Poetry Unbound
Becoming Realer: Identity, Craft and the MFA is a column that explores issues of poetry, theory and writing craft in relation to the personal experiences of Saint Mary’s College of California Creative Writing MFA candidate and LR staff writer, Kelsay Myers.
“Identity, Artifact & Art”
Publication date: Jul 30, 2016
Publisher: Literary Arts & Wine Blog
Poet, artist and essayist Kelsay Elizabeth Myers sat down with Literary Arts & Wine to offer us insight into her creative process, current/future projects and her thoughts on the importance of the MFA in her writing career. Myers has read for the series twice, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D in Transformative Studies from the California Institute of Integral Studies.
“Aesthetically Speaking: Kelsay”
Publication date: Sep 26, 2011
Publisher: Stowaway Blog
Lisa Findley has a feature on her blog called The Aesthetically Speaking series of artist interviews. It’s for people who make art, whether as a main occupation or something they pursue whenever they can, to share more about their processes and philosophies. She wrote up a list of questions and sent them out to friends far and wide, and each week will post their answers on Stowaway.
The Red Collection: Found Object Installations & Essays
A collection of my lyric essays that explore the color red and the nature of grief, story, dreams and mythic tales in relation to the personal experiences of the author. This collection asks deep questions that get to the heart of what we all want to know: Who am I? What is my life concept? And ultimately: What is real? It will make you question what a story is, what literature means to you, and what kinds of stories you want to tell.
BRAINZ Magazine Articles on Personal Development
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What I Didn’t Tell My Therapist Podcast: Reboot
If you’re looking for some inspiration to renew your passion and commitment to your writing and creative pursuits, you won’t want to miss Episode 22 : “More Than One Art with Haley Novander: Writing Tips for Owning Your Creative Identity”. Comedic actress, writer and former co-host of the original What I Didn’t Tell My Therapist Podcast, Haley Novander discusses her writing process, identity and some challenges she’s currently facing in her creative pursuits.
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