Ruth Danon | Founder, Live Writing, A Project for the Reading, Writing, and Performance of Poetry
- Ruth is the founder of Live Writing, which is a project for reading, writing and performance of poetry.
- She is an accomplished and well recognised poet.
Podcast
Overview
Join us in this riveting episode as we delve into the world of poetry with the accomplished poet, Ruth Danon. In this conversation, she shares her poetic journey, influences and the fascinating insights behind her latest book, “Turn Up the Heat.” Get ready to be inspired by her wisdom and fearless approach to poetry, as she encourages aspiring poets to embrace their love for language and become an integral part of the world’s vibrant literary community. Tune in for an enriching experience filled with profound lessons on creativity and self-expression.
[00:34] – About Ruth Danon
- Ruth is the founder of Live Writing, which is a project for reading, writing and performance of poetry.
- She is an accomplished and well recognised poet.
- Her work has been published widely all over the world.
[04:43] – When you say that to be a poet is to burn your house down, are you stating that you can’t do anything else?
- Not at all, though you have to find a day job to support your habit of poetry.
- I discovered that I love teaching.
- Teaching and writing have always sort of competed with one another.
- But I did not like traditional teaching.
- When I went to NYU, I was privileged to create my own program.
[14:35] – What would you say to someone who is hesitant to dive into poetry?
- Forget about trying to interpret it.
- You need to find a way in some bit of language that you experience and trust that.
- When I was about 15, my mother read TS Eliot’s “The Wasteland.”
- I did not understand one word, but I felt it in my body.
- You could make that physical and emotional link, and not worry about what it would be.
- You can figure out the meaning later, and also never be just one thing.
- You can’t do it wrong.
- All you could do is experience it.
[23:12] – Three lessons for aspiring poets.
- Don’t be afraid.
- Don’t try to be alone.
- Love the language.
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You can connect with Ruth Danon: LinkedIn
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- Ruth is the founder of Live Writing, which is a project for reading, writing and performance of poetry.
- She is an accomplished and well recognized poet.
- Her work has been published widely all over the world.
