Hi! My name is Charlotte, and I am working on a writing project here on the island. In the fall I’ll be a sophomore at Bowdoin.
This summer, I’ve been writing a collection of short stories, inspired by the peculiarities of island life and the fascinating people I’m living with. As a writer, I really value the unique experiences I’ve had here—like watching orange moon-sets on South Hill, holding baby birds, and sleeping in a shack with a meteorologist’s ashes.
Even when what I’m writing is not based directly on the island, it’s a wonderful place to find inspiration, and I often wander the paths when I’m out of ideas. My favorite places to write are on a mossy log on the L-Transect or on a low bough along the Eagle’s Nest trail.
This is my first attempt at writing full-time, and it’s proven a difficult but rewarding experience. My days are not as structured as the scientists’, and it requires discipline to keep myself producing, especially since my work is what I used to do in my free time. Weekly peer editing with Elisabeth has helped me stay on track. “Hump days,” when I write and write and produce nothing of any value, are discouraging—but when I love what I’m writing then I absolutely love to write it. All in all, summer on Kent Island has been incredible!
This summer, I’ve been writing a collection of short stories, inspired by the peculiarities of island life and the fascinating people I’m living with. As a writer, I really value the unique experiences I’ve had here—like watching orange moon-sets on South Hill, holding baby birds, and sleeping in a shack with a meteorologist’s ashes.
Even when what I’m writing is not based directly on the island, it’s a wonderful place to find inspiration, and I often wander the paths when I’m out of ideas. My favorite places to write are on a mossy log on the L-Transect or on a low bough along the Eagle’s Nest trail.
This is my first attempt at writing full-time, and it’s proven a difficult but rewarding experience. My days are not as structured as the scientists’, and it requires discipline to keep myself producing, especially since my work is what I used to do in my free time. Weekly peer editing with Elisabeth has helped me stay on track. “Hump days,” when I write and write and produce nothing of any value, are discouraging—but when I love what I’m writing then I absolutely love to write it. All in all, summer on Kent Island has been incredible!
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