"Don't be Judgmental: It Turns Off Rumination" -- Bonnie Jo Campbell
Apr
14
by Hayley
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| Author photo from http://www.english.ohiou.edu/cw/litfest/ |
Unassuming, yes, but not without some important things to say, like: "Don't be a big fat fake as academics. Don't write about what you think seems interesting, figure out what you are really interested in." She shared her work ethic: "Never stop working on a story" -- even if it takes you 24 years! She doesn't start a story until she "cares." She believes, "If you work to write honestly and have the deepest respect for the people of your stories, then you are going to be just fine. It's when you try to cheat, when you judge or preach, that you will get into trouble." And finally,
"Seek out everything interesting.
Give a damn about everyone.
Live a life of adventure.
Live a life of caring."
Not bad advice for all of us.
1 comments:
I really enjoyed her. She seemed more genuine than the other authors, perhaps that comes from her yearning to throw herself into the hardships of other people. She warmed to us quickly, and almost seemed glad that we were from the small town of Ironton.
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