“Let me live, love, and say it well in good sentences.” ― Sylvia Plath
What do you need as a writer and human being right now?
Right now, I need space and time to reflect, and gentle encouragement to keep experimenting with voice and structure. I benefit from reminders that it’s okay to not have everything figured out, and that drafts are allowed to be messy. As a human, I need community, reassurance, and a sense that my stories matter—even if they’re still in progress.
What draft or drafts do you want to focus on?
I want to focus on the Mesa Series and the Kindred/Cameron pieces. Both feel close to the heart of what I’m trying to say, and I’d like to deepen their connections to place, memory, and the liminal spaces between.
What do you want this manuscript to do? To convey?
I want the manuscript to evoke a sense of layered reality—where memory, story, and dream intersect. I hope readers feel the presence of land, ancestry, and grief, but also traces of resilience and hope. Mostly, I want it to feel honest: true to both the beauty and the complexity of my Indigiqueer experience.
What questions do you want to focus on or what things do you want me, the reader, to know before I start reading?
Please know that these stories intentionally blur lines between genres and realities. The surreal or poetic moments aren’t escapes from truth—they’re a reflection of it. I’d love you to notice places where the language works, where it feels too opaque, and where you want to know more about the characters’ inner lives or histories.
What steps, skills, techniques, tools or simply “je ne sais quois” do you think you need help with to make it do the thing you want in question 3?
I’d appreciate help with pacing and structure—especially in balancing the poetic and narrative elements so the stories feel both immersive and clear. Suggestions for deepening character development without losing the dreamlike tone would also be useful. Sometimes I get stuck making transitions between scenes or blending dialogue with interiority.
How might I contribute to your writing needs? A short list of explicit actions to guide me is appreciated.
- Point out places where you feel engaged, and places where you feel lost.
- Note any language or images that especially stand out—or fall flat.
- Let me know where you want more context, clarity, or emotional depth.
- Offer suggestions for tightening structure or pacing, especially with scene transitions.
- Encourage risks or experiments you think might strengthen the work.
What do you need on an emotional level? What would help you be most open to feedback?
I do best with feedback that’s specific and encouraging, pointing out strengths as well as places for growth. Framing suggestions as questions or possibilities helps me stay open. A reminder that “messy is okay” goes a long way for me.
How would you like that feedback?
I’m open to a conversation or email exchange for deeper discussion or follow-up questions. I appreciate clarity, but I don’t need everything line-edited at this stage—big-picture responses are most helpful right now.