One & A Possible
- Christie A. Cruise, PhD
- Aug 9, 2021
- 1 min read
Sometimes you hear the word, ‘No’ so often that you come to expect it. I know I’m not alone here.
I applied for 1 fellowship and 5 residencies for the 2021-2022 program year for writing support for my next book, Thick Black Lines. Well, after receiving rejection letters for the fellowship and 3 of the residencies, I had given up hope that I’d receive a residency this time around. I told myself, “There’s always next year.”
Then, I received a ‘YES’ and a ‘Possibly’ from The Studios of Key West and the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, respectively.
My take-a-ways:
Never give up hope.
What is for you, is for you.
Keep moving forward no matter what!
That is all.
Dear Christie, I am glad that a “yes” and a “possibly” are on the table for a residency. I hope you have more opportunities as well. Wishing you the best on your journey to write Thick Black Lines. Warm regards, Leslie