Doc Film, Fellowships and Finishing These Books
- Jul 14, 2022
- 1 min read
Updated: Aug 20, 2022
I know it's been a long time since I posted here: nearly six years in fact. In that time, I've been honored to finish my first documentary film, The Changing Same, which airs on PBS and streams at American Documentary, and have received fellowships from the Ebedi, Ragdale, and Civitella Ranieri foundations and the Florida Education Fund!
While illness prevented me from traveling to Nigeria to teach Baldwin's and Shakespeare's plays while completing my own, I did travel to the Chicago suburbs in 2019 and completed a draft of my next poetry collection, which is in its final edits and under consideration with a press. I hope to have good news in 2023 and 2024, when I also aim to return to Italy for my Civitella Ranieri residency and work on poems and my memoir about the two decades I spent in some of the nation's largest newsrooms.
The good news about the pandemic that has upended nearly three years of most of our lives is that it brought me home to Marianna, Florida, the inspiration for almost every piece of art I inhabit.
While awaiting my latest collected works' publication, check out newish poems, essays, journalism, conversations, and lectures— & congrats to this crop of Civitella Ranieri Fellows!
It’s inspiring to see writers discussing fellowships and the journey of completing their manuscripts. Even after finishing a book, navigating the publishing world can feel overwhelming. Choosing the right avenues can make a huge difference in reaching readers. Many authors research top publishing companies to understand which ones align with their genre and audience. Having insight into industry standards, submission processes, and editorial expectations can help a completed manuscript finally find its way to readers.
Such a great reflection on finishing projects it’s something many writers struggle with, especially when juggling other commitments. When I was completing my first book, one of the biggest hurdles was deciding where it might land after finishing the draft. Researching the best book publishers for new authors really helped me understand different paths and set realistic expectations, which kept me motivated. Has anyone else found that planning ahead for publishing options makes the finishing process easier?
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