I left the academy six years ago, and let me tell, I feel the mixed feelings you describe in my bones. It took me all of those years to make peace with the past and start writing about movies again. Glad to hear you’ve found a way to explore what intrigues you without sacrificing the security that comes with a day job.
I also needed this reminder today: “to listen and learn from the universe instead of trying to implode my life every few months in the hopes of strong-arming a shift.” Your writing is beautiful!
I always look forward to hearing from you. Loved to read this reflection.
You work is great and inspires me as a younger aspiring writer. Thank you so much for your honesty.
I left the academy six years ago, and let me tell, I feel the mixed feelings you describe in my bones. It took me all of those years to make peace with the past and start writing about movies again. Glad to hear you’ve found a way to explore what intrigues you without sacrificing the security that comes with a day job.
Keep going. I know it’s bleak out there but you’re a voice we need and look forward to hearing from.
Your description about what it means to be a TV scholar feel similar to how I would define what it means to be (a) Dr. Lesbian. Thanks for sharing!
I also needed this reminder today: “to listen and learn from the universe instead of trying to implode my life every few months in the hopes of strong-arming a shift.” Your writing is beautiful!