Ten Questions

“Work continuously and discipline yourself for this art that you love.” —Gregory Orr, author of We Interrupt This Broadcast

“Every poem has work to do in the world, and recognition is the moment that the soul meets the poem it needs at that time.” —Beth Piatote, author of distant water

“I had to become a different person in order to write the version of this book that readers will hold in their hands, and for a long time I wasn’t that person yet.” —Emma Copley Eisenberg, author of Fat Swim

“In truth, I am still writing The Daughter Industry and likely won’t stop.” —Soham Patel, author of The Daughter Industry

“I’m a constant reviser. My reading copies are marked up with edits and additions.” —Adrian Matejka, author of Be Easy: New and Selected Poems

“Don’t rush the writing, and enjoy it for itself.” —Tara Menon, author of Under Water

“I am often wildly optimistic about my productivity in the mornings. This feeling lasts no later than noon.” —Jordy Rosenberg, author of Night Night Fawn

“Look around, have courage, and learn to say yes to things you are unfamiliar with from time to time.” —April Reynolds, author of The Shape of Dreams

“Look up from your own desperation and walk outside. No matter the weather, be outdoors each day. It will help you.” —Andrés Cerpa, author of The Palace

“Many unknown things are possible, many unexpected turns of events will arise.” —Xiaolu Guo, author of Call Me Ishmaelle