14. Point of Entry
Every book, story, or poem has a point of entry. What are yours? Inspired by Jane Hirshfield’s poem “The Envoy,”—“there are openings in our lives of which we know nothing”— we’re starting Season 2 with an exploration of origin stories. I’m sharing a few of mine, with suggestions for accessing even more awareness in your own writing life.
Highlights
How Jane Hirshfield’s poem “The Envoy” inspired a trip down memory lane
Why we should write down the thoughts we have in the middle of the night
A story that didn’t make it into the Eat This Poem cookbook after all
How to cultivate awareness in our writing life
Links + Resources
“The Envoy” by Jane Hirshfield
Florida Poems by Campbell McGrath
Eat This Poem: A Literary Feast of Recipes Inspired by Poetry
Wild Words: Rituals, Routines, and Rhythms for Braving the Writer’s Path
