I recently heard a writing teacher instruct her class to write from the heart, and it made me so mad. It’s just terrible advice. Similar to telling someone in the open ocean to swim from the heart. Sounds like a surefire way to panic and drown. Here’s better advice: write a poem that has a whale in it. Make it ten lines and try to mention the words blue, brine, and cuttlefish. List one shocking fact.
Exactly what I needed right now. Looking forward to joining your workshop soon.
I am so excited you’re here 🤍
One of the most comforting and helpful things I've ever read about writing. Thank you