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In this TED Talk, Casey Gerald speaks about a poignant day in his childhood and how those events altered his thoughts on belief, faith, and doubt. Gerald is the author of the debut memoir, There Will Be No Miracles Here (Riverhead Books, 2018), and is featured in “The Genre of Resistance” in the September/October issue of Poets & Writers Magazine.
“One of the most surprising responses to my book came from my mother. She said above all what the poems illustrated to her is that anyone can be a monster to any number of people—even if they don’t intend to act in ways that harm,” writes Diana Arterian in an essay on the Poetry Foundation’s blog, Harriet. Write an essay about a time when you were caught off guard by a surprising or unusual response to your creative writing, perhaps by someone close to you. How did this unexpected, or unintended, reaction offer a new perspective into your own work?
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Bhutan’s underground literary scene; British publisher John Calder has died; the 1920s cure for writer’s block; and other news.
Sarah Viren reads an essay for the There Will Be Words reading series in Orlando, Florida. Viren is the author of the debut essay collection, Mine (University of New Mexico Press, 2018), and is featured in “The Genre of Resistance” in the September/October issue of Poets & Writers Magazine.
Khaled Hosseini on staying engaged with the refugee crisis; Joshua Cohen interviews Harold Bloom; fictional snacks; and other news.
Tracy K. Smith announces tour for her forthcoming American poetry anthology; Rebecca Solnit’s favorite books; the hundred best horror stories; and other news.
As part of its 2018 exhibition season focused on the future, the Rubin museum in New York City has a program for visitors to write a letter to an incoming museumgoer. The letter may provide directions or insights that could potentially transform the future visitor’s own museum experience. This week, after completing an activity such as going to an art show, watching a movie, or eating at a restaurant, write a letter to a hypothetical follower in your footsteps. Include your emotional responses and personal memories, and any suggestions or recommendations that might offer guidance for the experience.
Vogue visits the set of HBO’s adaptation of My Brilliant Friend; musician Jeff Tweedy to publish memoir in November; PBS’s search for America’s favorite novel; and other news.
