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This April I've been awarded a month long residency at the Vermont Studio Center , and I need your help to attend. The Vermont Studio Center has offered me a partial fellowship, covering half of my fees, but there is another $1,700 due in order for me to take advantage of this opportunity.
Every year I apply to multiple writers residencies, hoping to be awarded a room of my own, the support of other creative folk, and uninterrupted time to write. For someone like myself who works full time and writes where and when I can, a residency is magic: pure, abundant time and space in which to create. Since finishing my MFA in 2013, I've finished two drafts of the memoir I'm writing, and what I need now is time.
Last year I was in the same position I'm in now: I was awarded a full month at the Vermont Studio Center, with partial fellowship, and I turned it down. I didn't think it was feasible. All the other pieces were in place: my day job affords me lots of time off, my responsibilities here in New York would be taken care of. I said no to the opportunity, and I regretted it. This year, I want to take this risk, and see what happens.
I’ve always loved that writing is affordable. There’s no special equipment, no expensive materials. I think that’s part of why I’ve always been able to write while making a living in New York. I’ve saved up the money necessary to take a month off from my day job, and the last thing I need is the residency fee. I’ve added $100 to the amount needed to cover Go Fund Me’s processing fees. There’s a Doris Lessing quote tacked above my desk that says, “Whatever you’re meant to do, do it now. The conditions are always impossible.” These are my conditions right now, and I’m determined to make the best of it.
I want to pay kindness with kindness, and so: New York (and close by) friends and family who donate to this cause, there will be a waffle party for you in early May, after I return! Far away folks: while I wish waffles were easy to ship, I'll be sending postcards and other love notes to you while I'm away.
Any amount, big or small, would be much appreciated, along with good vibes! My friends and family have always supported me in my writing, and for that I’ll always be grateful. Thank you!
Every year I apply to multiple writers residencies, hoping to be awarded a room of my own, the support of other creative folk, and uninterrupted time to write. For someone like myself who works full time and writes where and when I can, a residency is magic: pure, abundant time and space in which to create. Since finishing my MFA in 2013, I've finished two drafts of the memoir I'm writing, and what I need now is time.
Last year I was in the same position I'm in now: I was awarded a full month at the Vermont Studio Center, with partial fellowship, and I turned it down. I didn't think it was feasible. All the other pieces were in place: my day job affords me lots of time off, my responsibilities here in New York would be taken care of. I said no to the opportunity, and I regretted it. This year, I want to take this risk, and see what happens.
I’ve always loved that writing is affordable. There’s no special equipment, no expensive materials. I think that’s part of why I’ve always been able to write while making a living in New York. I’ve saved up the money necessary to take a month off from my day job, and the last thing I need is the residency fee. I’ve added $100 to the amount needed to cover Go Fund Me’s processing fees. There’s a Doris Lessing quote tacked above my desk that says, “Whatever you’re meant to do, do it now. The conditions are always impossible.” These are my conditions right now, and I’m determined to make the best of it.
I want to pay kindness with kindness, and so: New York (and close by) friends and family who donate to this cause, there will be a waffle party for you in early May, after I return! Far away folks: while I wish waffles were easy to ship, I'll be sending postcards and other love notes to you while I'm away.
Any amount, big or small, would be much appreciated, along with good vibes! My friends and family have always supported me in my writing, and for that I’ll always be grateful. Thank you!