A conversation with writer Katherine May on taking breaks, the need for shutting down the external and turning inward, and the intense bursts of production and rest required for creative work.
This whole interview was perfect. I felt like I was there, agreeing with you both on every point, shouting ME TOO!! YES!! I DO THAT!! It feels more ok to carry on at my own seasonal pace when it’s a shared experience. Thank you so much, I feel totally energized by this!
This entire conversation feels like such a lovely breath of fresh air.
Also, I almost cheered when I got to this part: "I will not work to the publishing industry's crazy timescales that they have to deal with. It's awful for them." As someone who works in the publishing industry, this made me feel so seen.
So insightful and like so much writing before this, perfectly timed for me. I picked up A Woman in the Polar night as well and devoured it. So beautiful and at the right moment for me, in my winter. Thank you so much, Renee
Thanks Anna 🤍
This whole interview was perfect. I felt like I was there, agreeing with you both on every point, shouting ME TOO!! YES!! I DO THAT!! It feels more ok to carry on at my own seasonal pace when it’s a shared experience. Thank you so much, I feel totally energized by this!
Obviously, I LOVED reading this <3
This entire conversation feels like such a lovely breath of fresh air.
Also, I almost cheered when I got to this part: "I will not work to the publishing industry's crazy timescales that they have to deal with. It's awful for them." As someone who works in the publishing industry, this made me feel so seen.
GORGEOUS! Thank you both
With the slow and quiet little snow outside my window, this article was absolutely delicious <3 Thank you Anna and Katherine!
So insightful and like so much writing before this, perfectly timed for me. I picked up A Woman in the Polar night as well and devoured it. So beautiful and at the right moment for me, in my winter. Thank you so much, Renee