SAD GROWNUPS author Amy Stuber on being a debut writer at 55, learning to write for the joy of it, and breaking away from ideas of perfection in creativity and caregiving
Thanks for sharing, Kathryn! I really loved having Amy’s perspective, as someone whose kids are older than mine—a good reminder that both writing and parenting are a long road, in the best way.
I had a small burst of creativity last night — not typically my creative time — and I wrote for a teeny bit and it was great! Thanks for this interview.
Hooray for the small burst! 🎉 (And I so rarely write at night that if I do have a little “burst” I have to remind myself to sit down and capture it, instead of assuming the words will stick around until morning! 🤦)
“You don’t have to be acknowledged as a creative person by others to be a creative person.” I’m not a caretaker yet I really needed this reminder. Much of how I see myself has become wrapped up in being a writer, to the point where if I take a step back from writing, it brings on a minor identity crisis. I’ve been trying to reconnect with writing from a place of enjoyment (aka how it all began!)
What an amazing interview, I connected with so much here.
And thank you for plugging the conference, Nancy!
Thanks for sharing, Kathryn! I really loved having Amy’s perspective, as someone whose kids are older than mine—a good reminder that both writing and parenting are a long road, in the best way.
I had a small burst of creativity last night — not typically my creative time — and I wrote for a teeny bit and it was great! Thanks for this interview.
Hooray for the small burst! 🎉 (And I so rarely write at night that if I do have a little “burst” I have to remind myself to sit down and capture it, instead of assuming the words will stick around until morning! 🤦)
“You don’t have to be acknowledged as a creative person by others to be a creative person.” I’m not a caretaker yet I really needed this reminder. Much of how I see myself has become wrapped up in being a writer, to the point where if I take a step back from writing, it brings on a minor identity crisis. I’ve been trying to reconnect with writing from a place of enjoyment (aka how it all began!)
I really loved that part, too! So helpful to be reminded that you don't have to keep your nose to the grindstone to be a “real” writer.
I loved that line. So reassuring!
Great interview! A lovely reminder to honor the seasons of our lives and creativity.
Yes, that idea of seasons has been so helpful to me!
Hi Nancy, I have to say, this is such an encouraging interview. Thank you for sharing Amy's thoughts and perspective!
I'm so glad it connected with you, Bethany!
exactly the wisdom I needed this morning: thank you, Amy & Nancy.
So glad it resonated with you, Emily! 😊