Sometimes it takes a major shake up in life to push us outside of our comfort zones, and for many, 2020 was just this force of nature. Elise Woods discusses this and more in today's chat about her pages penned in pandemic.
What does the pandemic currently look like in your city?
Bleak.
What are some favorite books you've read during quarantine?
Emma, What Alice Forgot, and The Wife Between Us.
Have there been any movies, tv shows, podcasts, etc. that have helped keep you at ease the past few months?
“Homeland,” “Down To Earth,” and “FRIENDS.”
How has the pandemic affected your writing?
It's prompted me to write more.
Are there any projects you are excited to keep working on? If so, can you give us any details (no spoilers please!) about your project?
I'm excited to write a story that follows "Sunflower Seeds."
If asked ten years from now what the past few months have taught you about being a writer, what would come to mind?
That when the universe gives you time to write, you should take action.
Have there been any fellow writers or people in your life who have helped you stay connected during the pandemic?
Soniah Kamal and Jane Austen.
Is there anything that excites you about the changes being incited in the publishing world in light of recent events?
More digital opportunities.
Is there anything that worries you about the changes being incited in the publishing world in light of recent events?
How it could affect us going forward.
Are you a plotter, pantser, or somewhere in between? Has this changed during the pandemic?
Somewhere in between.
Where is your favorite place to write? Has this changed during the pandemic?
Anywhere and everywhere; it's forced me to get out of my comfort zone.
If you curated a playlist for writing life in the pandemic, what top 5 songs would be on your list?
1.) “Slide”
2.) “Hard to Explain”
3.) “Torn”
4.) “Free Falling”
5.) “Return of the Mac”
Without too many spoilers, what is your favorite scene or poem you've written since the pandemic began?
A Match for Miss Woodhouse.
While the future is just as unknowable as ever, what is something you are most looking forward to this year?
2021.
Is there any advice you would give to young writers during this time?
Keep writing.
ABOUT elise woods
Elise Woods is a writer and professor. Her work has appeared in Critical Read, The Avenue, The Learning Assistance Review, Red Wolf Journal, Plum Tree Tavern, and SpreeBeez Magazine. She is the recipient of the 2020 JCTC Outstanding Part-Time English faculty award. She lives in Louisville with her husband, Joe, and bubbly fish named Cossette.
Thanks for chatting, Elise!
