Too often the only way for writers to make sense of events in the world is to commit them to the page. Joe Quinn's poem, "barbara walters, why have you forsaken us?" explores this notion, and is now available to read in the print collective! Until then, I'm excited to chat about Joe's pages penned in pandemic.
What does the pandemic currently look like in your city?
Quiet, smaller and cut off.
What are some favorite books you've read during quarantine?
Les Miserables.
How has the pandemic affected your writing?
It's given it focus, the issues of the modern world seemed to have come to a head in the form of the pandemic/quarantine.
If you haven't been able to write, are there any projects you're hoping to work on next?
Spoken word video poems, since open mics are gone for now.
If asked ten years from now what the past few months have taught you about being a writer, what would come to mind?
To let things flow, worry about cleaning it up later if at all, just get the idea out while you can.
Are you a plotter, pantser, or somewhere in between? Has this changed during the pandemic?
I don't know what I am.
Where is your favorite place to write? Has this changed during the pandemic?
The night, if that's a place.
Without too many spoilers, what is your favorite scene or poem you've written since the pandemic began?
We Are Plague.
While the future is just as unknowable as ever, what is something you are most looking forward to this year?
I'm looking forward to living.
Is there any advice you would give to young writers during this time?
Let it all out, don't hold back and don't wait.
