Author Archives: Caitlin
Preparing for Twenty-Four Poems in Twenty Four Hours
In preparation for the forthcoming Poetry Marathon, I have been doing many things. I have been testing out writing prompts that will be posted on the website. I have been figuring out the logistics of the involvement of other people. … Continue reading
Presumptions
A few weeks ago, Dean Kahn from the Bellingham Harald wrote an article on the Victims of Ted Bundy: Washington State and Oregon. Dean Kahn is a good writer and a thoughtful individual. He interviewed me thoroughly for the article. … Continue reading
American Bloomsbury: Book Review
I picked up American Bloomsbury at a library sale for 50 cents. As far as books go that is not much of a commitment. I was intrigued less by the subject matter and more by the author. Susan Cheever teaches … Continue reading
The Routines of Other Writers
Writing is not a job with hours or even deadlines, unless you count the self imposed one. Because of that I have always been fascinated by the routines and daily schedules of other writers and artists. There is so much … Continue reading
Finish Line
In school you know that your essay will be as good as it will ever be on the day it is due. After you hand it in you will move on to future essays, that may be better or worse. … Continue reading
The Importance of Challanges
I completed NaNoWriMo. I spent a Month at the Met. I am well on my way to reading 200 books this year. Not everyone gravitates towards challenges, but I have always found that I have benefited from them greatly. When … Continue reading
Other Favorite Journals
A while back, I wrote about some of my favorite journals here. Since then I have discovered other interesting journals, that I must contribute to the list. This list like the other is in no particular order I tend to … Continue reading
Unsubstantial Poetry and Academia
What I am planning to write about is something I have not entirely figured out. I say this as a person who has many outspoken opinions on differing things: backpacking (good – just not in Europe), ketchup (disgusting), bacon (delicious), … Continue reading
Writing At Home & Ritual
For years I wrote in coffee shops, often twice a day, with a gym and lunch break in between. Then I started commuting to work in Manhattan and the idea of writing in a crowded coffee shop instead of spending … Continue reading
W.H. Auden
“May I, composed like them Of Eros and of dust, Beleaguered by the same Negation and despair, show an affirming flame” September 1st, 1939 – W.H. Auden The above excerpt was from the poem that initially drew me to Auden’s … Continue reading