Kerry Ann Rockquemore on shame, support and writing

[sabrinamari]

Beyond "Shut up and write"...and why that doesn't work:

http://newfacultysuccess.blogspot.com/2010/06/shut-up-write.html?m=1

This woman is brilliant!

"While it should go without saying, it’s OK to have needs. In fact, if you wait until you are perfectly motivated, flawlessly self-disciplined, free from anxiety, utterly fearless, intellectually energized, and emotionally resolved before you start writing this summer, you may never begin! Instead, I want to encourage you to release yourself from the idea that having needs means there’s something wrong with you. It’s OK if you need support and accountability. It’s OK if you’re not productive in isolation. It’s OK if you need community, feedback, a safe space to take risks, and a group of people who genuinely celebrate your accomplishments. It’s OK because meeting your needs for community, support and accountability will not only increase your productivity, but also your enjoyment of summer writing."

Comments

[showingup.livejournal.com]

Good gods. She is.

[sabrinamari.livejournal.com]

Read her, my love. Readreadread! She is full of sanity and pragmatic tools to get you going and keep you going!

[sabrinamari.livejournal.com]

I have decided that I want to meet her and collaborate with her. It might take me a few years to create this, but I will do it!

Or maybe not. : )

I might create it sooner. I like her brain.