Earlier this year, I had no idea what I was doing with my life after I stopped studying and working at the university. I welcomed the break but felt rather insecure as I’ve always been tethered to an institution or a project, or a paid job. The only plan I had post-MA was to submit an abstract for this year’s AAWP conference since it was going to be held in my hometown and I’m so glad that I did! I met so many interesting writers and academics this week.   In addition to presenting and attending at the conference, I had the opportunity to attend a postgraduate masterclass with Terri-Ann White from…