Zilka Joseph
“The way writer's block is described is always negative, but I think sometimes it's just your mind telling you that you need space or time. I've heard it also called a gestation period where your mind needs time to process and think because it's building up something really important to write about...maybe you're not ready to write it yet.”
This week’s episode of the CEW+ podcast Strength in the Midst of Change features Zilka Joseph, 2008 CEW+ Elsie Choy Lee Scholar, author, poet, educator, editor, and writing coach, who talks about inspiration, overcoming writer’s block, and shares poems from her new book “Sparrows and Dust”.
Resiliency is best demonstrated in times of challenges. Join CEW+ Director Tiffany Marra as she talks to students, staff, faculty, and community members connected to the University of Michigan’s Center for the Education of Women+ (CEW+) in our podcast, Strength in the Midst of Change. Through this podcast, CEW+ seeks to create a safe place where you will be inspired by the stories of everyday people. Originally created to document the challenges resulting from COVID-19, CEW+ has expanded the podcast to include stories of combating racism through individual and organizational action. This podcast will continue to evolve as societal challenges shift over time.
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