One of my intentions, now check-in, was to not let FOMO pull me away from what feels of value at the time. I keep Italo Calvino's criteria, specifically number 2, in front of me and loosely apply the word 'classic'. Treasured or rich experience is what I always want.
Isn't it weird how we want to prioritize certain books and then somehow just don't??
I can only speak for myself, but I hope you do press publish on your literary criticism even if its not perfect because in fact that's the realness of being on Substack rather than a legacy pub.
Also need that list of 3rd person POV novels... The Fifth Season has been a great POV slump buster for me
Lauren Groff wrote about how much she hates first person POV in her introduction to the Best American Short Stories 2024 collection and I haven’t been able to get it out of my head! I’ve also been seeking out third person stories and there are fewer of them than I realized in new releases.
I love a check-in and reflection. It helps for some course correction and can help further cement some inklings we're having (good and bad).
Yes! So helpful!
One of my intentions, now check-in, was to not let FOMO pull me away from what feels of value at the time. I keep Italo Calvino's criteria, specifically number 2, in front of me and loosely apply the word 'classic'. Treasured or rich experience is what I always want.
I love this, Kim! I need to keep those definitions more prominent for myself!
Woohoo, you're doing great! I hesitate to do my check-in but I appreciate the reminder!
Thank you!! I hope you share a check in too. It’s fun to get an update!
My goal check in post is coming Friday and I don’t think I’m doing great this year at all.
I was pleasantly surprised! Maybe you will be too!
Isn't it weird how we want to prioritize certain books and then somehow just don't??
I can only speak for myself, but I hope you do press publish on your literary criticism even if its not perfect because in fact that's the realness of being on Substack rather than a legacy pub.
Also need that list of 3rd person POV novels... The Fifth Season has been a great POV slump buster for me
Lauren Groff wrote about how much she hates first person POV in her introduction to the Best American Short Stories 2024 collection and I haven’t been able to get it out of my head! I’ve also been seeking out third person stories and there are fewer of them than I realized in new releases.