Of the guest speakers we've had this semester (Prof. Mangini, Dr. Courtney, Dr. Giampalmi, Prof. Chudzik, & Prof. Jahn-Clough), which did you gain the most from and why?
First off, a bit of informal thanks to all the professors who came in to talk to us. I know none of them will ever read this, but thanks for offering advice to a bunch of literary hopefuls!
I can say with confidence that I definitely gained the most from talking with Jahn-Clough, not only in class but also during the two-on-one interview between her, myself, and Markirah. I'm stubborn as an old mule when it comes to my writing. I write what I like--fiction, horror, fantasy, children's--and I'll be damned if that's not what I'm going to do with my life! I feel as though Jahn-Clough opened a door for me when I took her Children Stories class two semesters ago, and every time I speak with her she's just inching that door open a little more. Her advice about agents was invaluable. If not for her, I don't think I would have considered the importance of an agent until much later. I've already been "shopping" around for fun and there's a nearly inexhaustible supply of young agents out there eager for fresh manuscripts. Several years ago I might have skimmed right over children's lit as a possible career, but I've really discovered a passion in well written books for young adults. Reading every night shaped me into the writer I am today. Redwall and Harry Potter beckoned me to explore new worlds and test the limits of my creativity and I think I'd like to give back to that community.
First off, a bit of informal thanks to all the professors who came in to talk to us. I know none of them will ever read this, but thanks for offering advice to a bunch of literary hopefuls!
I can say with confidence that I definitely gained the most from talking with Jahn-Clough, not only in class but also during the two-on-one interview between her, myself, and Markirah. I'm stubborn as an old mule when it comes to my writing. I write what I like--fiction, horror, fantasy, children's--and I'll be damned if that's not what I'm going to do with my life! I feel as though Jahn-Clough opened a door for me when I took her Children Stories class two semesters ago, and every time I speak with her she's just inching that door open a little more. Her advice about agents was invaluable. If not for her, I don't think I would have considered the importance of an agent until much later. I've already been "shopping" around for fun and there's a nearly inexhaustible supply of young agents out there eager for fresh manuscripts. Several years ago I might have skimmed right over children's lit as a possible career, but I've really discovered a passion in well written books for young adults. Reading every night shaped me into the writer I am today. Redwall and Harry Potter beckoned me to explore new worlds and test the limits of my creativity and I think I'd like to give back to that community.
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