In my conversation with Amanda Chong, we discuss topics ranging from the editing process of Professions to her thoughts on achieving success in Singapore. Here are the timestamps:
1. what've you been doing (1:31)
2. differences btwn writing poetry & play (3:00)
3. being personal in poetry (4:37)
4. time at hedgebrook (8:27)
5. what inspires you to write (14:30)
6. editing process (16:16)
7. editing of 'professions' (19:35)
8. sequencing of 'professions' (22:04)
9. uni years & after (29:44)
10. poetry that resonates w/ singaporeans (33:34)
11. what's missing from sg poetry scene (37:42)
12. advice concerning pressures to succeed (40:15)
13. would you still have taken up a govt scholarship (45:14)
14. impact of govt job on writing (46:19)
15. fav image (48:15)
16. fav contemp poet (50:00)
17. next collection (51:00)
