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En/titled: The space where writing, editing and teaching intersect

En/titled: The space where writing, editing and teaching intersect

Rapi, Nina and Smyth, Cherry (2008) En/titled: The space where writing, editing and teaching intersect. In: Great Writing: the International Creative Writing Conference, 27-29 Jun 2008, Bangor University, North Wales, UK. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Editing a literary magazine offers us a cultural space where our ideas and aesthetics can be expressed collectively and therefore be heard more effectively. This informs and frames our own writing by increasing our confidence in our own unusual voices. The sense of belonging Brand creates further breaks down the isolation of the writing life. The internationalism of Brand reinforces our own cultural identities as non-English writers. However, acting as a facilitator of others’ creativity can sometimes dissipate or even deplete creative energy.

Editing and teaching can take over your writing to the point of annihilation. Further, in terms of external perceptions, you run the risk of disappearing as a writer. We shall look at how this can happen and explore ways that we can prevent it e.g. keeping the boundaries firm and clear.

Item Type: Conference or Conference Paper (Paper)
Uncontrolled Keywords: creative writing, magazine editing,
Subjects: P Language and Literature > PN Literature (General)
Pre-2014 Departments: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
School of Humanities & Social Sciences > Department of Communications & Creative Arts
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Last Modified: 14 Oct 2016 09:05
URI: http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/1921

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