I enjoyed discussing the challenges of the writing life and the possibilities that are made with a sense of literary citizenship. Although I was speaking and reading and even acting (unexpectedly and for the first time) in a play, I managed to also listen.
Takeaways from the Literary Citizenship Festival at Otterbein College that I had to share:
"Find a way to be big in the world." -Ladan Osman
"Find a chosen family of artists and writers." -Becca JR Lachman
"What motivates me is when people say I can't." -Jen Roberts
This was a great time, and going home reminded me of just how much changes in so few years. People do change. Well, some people. This brings me to a writing prompt (the one I plan to use this week):
A reunion of friends: Two characters haven't seen each other in 10+ years. One character has changed dramatically (become more successful or squandered gifts), the other is in largely the same place and with largely the same view of the world. As they meet to reconnect, it quickly becomes clear that they can't easily pick up where they left off. Write their conversation over that first meeting after so many years and so many experiences.
Have a great week!
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