I couldn't think of a more appropriate area. I'm what people call an "emerging writer". I've had some short fiction and poetry published and some comedy sketches broadcast.
I applied to undertake a residency in a venue which is usually only for visual artists but which decided this year to have a writer.
I was invited to work there for three months. There is a tiny payment...not even enough to cover expenses...which I am fine with as I really just wanted the chance to work there...it's a beautiful venue.
I'm 2 months in and feel anxious and stressed about the whole thing. There is a visual artist there too and the "curator" of the venue keeps calling meetings to discuss progress and "the opening".
I feel as though they have no idea of what a writer in residence actually does.
I've explained my process etc and that as a writer, the "opening" will be a bit odd for me...but they've just said that they want me to do a reading of my work at the opening and that will be fine.
I'm a bit worried because it's very much work in progress and what I have so far will seem a bit strange out of context.
The curator is "in charge" of my residency but she's not very...relatable. I was very sick on Friday and had to message to say I couldn't go to a meeting but she didn't even message me back to say she had the message or wish me well.
I sent both an email and a text so I know she got it.
I am so anxious about it all and what should have been a great chance to concentrate has turned into a worry!
Were my expectations so far out of the reality?
Please or to access all these features
Please
or
to access all these features
Academic common room
Probably not the right place but....writer's residency. Can someone advise?
8 replies
user1491572121 · 14/05/2017 12:07
OP posts:
Please create an account
To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.