Between Books / Entre deux livres: The Writer's Time / Le temps de l'écrivain (The Antonine Maillet -- Northrop Frye Lecture)

In this insightful exploration, Monique LaRue delves into the intricate relationship between creativity and time. She examines the often-overlooked transitional phase that artists experience after completing a project, shedding light on their thoughts, feelings, and the myriad of choices that accompany the onset of a new endeavor.

Through a series of thoughtful reflections, LaRue contemplates what it means for writers to pause, regroup, and find inspiration within the silence that follows completion. The narrative invites readers to consider the emotional and psychological landscapes that shape an artist’s journey, emphasizing the importance of time in the creative process.

Ultimately, this work serves as a profound meditation on the cyclical nature of creativity—how one project leads to the germination of another—and the significance of embracing these intervals as fertile ground for new ideas and artistic expressions.