July Third Thursday Recap: “Remixes & Retellings: Seeing Stories Anew”
Abygail Pulido August 1, 2025
“The idea that one single story can be distilled into one single perfect text is one that I reject…” – Vaishnavi Patel
“The idea that one single story can be distilled into one single perfect text is one that I reject…” – Vaishnavi Patel
“Every time you think you’ve read the best book of all time, there’s another book waiting around the corner to surprise or challenge you in the same or a completely different way.” -Samantha Fabien (Root Literary)
“Embrace the rabbit holes!” -Sarah Renee Beach
“Write the weird thing. We often get discouraged when people can’t see our vision, but it’s not for them to see; not initially. We have to trust our gut to paint the full picture, often in the dark of others’ approval.” -Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton
“I’m most excited about being in a collective space where we can empower one another. We’ll be discussing craft and techniques and doing writing prompts, of course, but what I love most about this course is that it’s meant to also help you overcome the mental hurdles that come with starting and finishing something.” -Natalia Sylvester
“I feel really alive in poetry while I am teaching workshops, so I’m eager to be in this creative space with the writers in my group. The world can be noisy and hard. Poetry is a way to come together during that and still lean into our humanity and our hope.” -Sasha West
“The gap between my aspirations and my abilities is wide, and yet, my why helps me return to the page, even when I don’t feel otherwise motivated or I don’t get my work published when I want.” -Charlotte Gullick
“The way these genres reimagine the world allows for a unique freedom with which to address real-world topics.” -Lore Arnold
“Publishing is a marathon—from the actual writing to beyond the sale. There are many larger forces at play at every stage, so don’t despair and practice patience.” -Marin Takikawa (The Friedrich Agency)