Category: Draft of the Week

• Draft of the Week, #2.

  I don’t think it’s ever happened that I’ve written a first draft straight through before beginning revisions.  I don’t know enough about where a poem’s headed to get it all down right away.  Which is probably one reason the blank page is such a daunting prospect.  Yet, when you sit down, neglect your family and…

  mariegauthier

  July 25, 2009

  Draft of the Week, poetry, Writing

  Draft of the Week, poem, poetry, Writing

• Draft of the Week.

  I’m already warming to this new poem project.  Makes me feel all purposeful and productive.  I guess I respond best to deadlines.  Remains to be seen if this will be a plus or not. This draft will probably remain up until Sunday, as we’re going to visit my mum for the weekend. {poof!}

  mariegauthier

  July 17, 2009

  Draft of the Week, poetry, Writing

  poems, poetry, Writing