Monthly Archives: June 2022

“I stand here coiled in orbits, head to foot, because this tilted world is where I live.”

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Kate Stover

The great poet Henry Taylor must have been in a cranky mood when he compiled this collection of 100 poems that span his 50-year career. Taylor chose not to follow the convention of inviting a respected peer to write an … Continue reading →

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“There is a notion that creative people are absent-minded, reckless, heedless of social customs and obligations.”

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Kate Stover

The poet Mary Oliver continues: “It is, hopefully, true.” She argues that interruptions and schedules and errands are the enemies of creative work. I’ve been thinking a lot about the level of concentration that writing require. I’m working with writers … Continue reading →

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“Writing is similar to psychotherapy in that emotional disclosure is part of the healing process.”

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Kate Stover

Some of the people who attend my memoir workshops come to write their family history, others want to write memorable stories, and yet others want to discover meaningful answers to their questions about “life.” This book, written by a psychotherapist, … Continue reading →

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