* What has the revision or journal editing process revealed to you about creativity? or the creative process?
*Do you think creativity is necessary for the human spirit to thrive? What are some other forms of creativity you partake in besides writing for this class? How do (or don't) those creative endeavors influence your writing?
* In all likelihood poetry and fiction is not the way to become a millionaire or as poet Cate Marvin says, No one wants you to write, which is why you can’t make any money doing it, and frankly what I like about poetry is that you can’t make any money doing it. It’s the one thing that’s not a commodity. It’s a big f*ck you to the rest of the world, really, you know? It’s the most crazy, beautiful, extravagant, and necessary thing to do.
— Cate Marvin, featured in From the Fishouse.
a) do you agree or disagree with the Marvin's sentiment?
b) why, if there's no market value in poetry, is it one of the oldest and longest lasting genres?
c) what could Marvin mean by "necessary"?
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