Ask the Author: Vincent S. Coster
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Vincent S. Coster
Looking at Instagram pictures and trying to make up stories based on those images. The idea of an image that takes one out of oneself has become a major theme for me. So much poetry seems centred around the self and the experience of the self in relation to politics social issues or just emotional angst. It is something I want to work against.
Vincent S. Coster
I tend to listen to music a lot. But the thing I like doing is watching people, that is what inspires me. Watching people interacting with each other and trying to make up stories about what I imagine could be going on in their lives.
Vincent S. Coster
being able to create something. As a poet my work has altered over time. I like seeing how my skills have been honed and the poetry has matured. But mostly it is about putting together a book and holding it in hand at the end of the process.
Vincent S. Coster
I am just finishing a new collection of poetry which goes on sale at the end of the month. I am also working on a short story collection, as well as starting a novel and putting together a selected poetry collection to mark 20 years as a poet.
Vincent S. Coster
work at finding your own voice. Pastiche is very good in some respects but one should always try to have your own voice. This requires work, but if you keep working at it and being ruthless with yourself you feel great for having offered something that is pure and original and belonging to you.
Vincent S. Coster
I find that the best way to deal with writers block is to force yourself to keep writing. All the best writers have had this problem but it is like when you hit the wall when running a marathon. The worst thing to do is stop. So my advice is to write, write about not being able to write, write about anything or everything. It is so crucial to keep to going. Even if it is hard. If you want writing to be a career, then you must push through it.
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