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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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