Skip to content

Tanya Paperny

Writer & Editor

  • Home
  • About
  • Writing
  • Events
  • Consulting
Posted on August 23, 2023October 5, 2023

Poem: How I Became a Writer

Unknown's avatar by tpaperny.In Poetry.

My poem “How I Became a Writer” is featured in DC’s annual Pride Poem series:

cut paper, hand-bound black cardboard
ruler, x-acto knife, self-healing mat
Stone Soup submission mandates, “My First Book”

Read the full poem or watch a video recording.

Related

Poetry

Post navigation

Previous Previous post: Reporting: How Memory Survives in Putin’s Russia
Next Next post: Reporting: Hadiya Williams in DC’s Art Scene

Search this site:

In a semi-monthly newsletter, I share personal & professional news and highlight other artists & writers. Topics include: violence & resilience through the lenses of art, literature & social movements.

By clicking submit, you agree to share your email address with the site owner and Mailchimp to receive marketing, updates, and other emails from the site owner. Use the unsubscribe link in those emails to opt out at any time.

Processing…
Success! You're on the list.
Whoops! There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. Please reload the page and try again.
  • Twitter

email me: tpaperny@gmail.com

Create a website or blog at WordPress.com
  • Home
  • About
  • Writing
  • Events
  • Consulting
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
  • Subscribe Subscribed
    • Tanya Paperny
    • Join 53 other subscribers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • Tanya Paperny
    • Subscribe Subscribed
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Copy shortlink
    • Report this content
    • View post in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar