I wrote a poem in Emily Dickinson's bedroom

Рет қаралды 65,393

Күн бұрын

Officially the most amazing thing I've ever done...
I was working with the Emily Dickinson museum and homestead for a week, and they gave me this incredible experience. I am so grateful to them for this x
Follow Me Elsewhere:
instagram: @_rubygranger
tiktok: @rubygranger8
goodreads: Ruby Granger
My Stationery Company: bit.ly/3wgsR85
Frequently Asked Questions:
😇 How old are you? 22
📝 What are you studying? I just finished studying English Literature at the University of Exeter. But we are students for life, and I hope that I will continue learning even though I am out of structured education.
📚What are your favourite books? • 200 book recommendatio...
📝 Have you written a book? My life goal is to be a published author and make a living from writing and I am using this year to gain experience, build up a portfolio and work on a book with my agent. I have just finished the final draft of that book, as you can see in this video. I did self-publish a book about bullying when I was seventeen which is available on Amazon (amzn.to/3mdJKLm), but I'm slightly embarrassed by it now!
🎃 Do you have merch? I don't have merch in the traditional sense (I can't imagine selling something with my face or name on haha!), but I do have a stationery company where I sell planners for students. These are all designed with students in mind and follow models which I've used when planning my studying. Our products are printed in pastel colours on recycled paper: bit.ly/3wgsR85
Notion Page with templates, discount codes and space to leave feedback: www.notion.so/The-Granger-Lif...
Tea Recommendations:
🍵B&B Chocolate Digestive Tea: bird-and-blend-tea-co.sjv.io/... (affiliate link)
🍵 Dragonfly Rooibos Earl Grey: bit.ly/32Akwl5
🍵 Whittards Chelsea Garden: bit.ly/340tLM2
🍵 Pukka Cleanse: bit.ly/33QkHcT
🍵 Newby Jasmine Princess: bit.ly/3o4G9l1
🍵 Fortnums Yellow Buds (my favourite 'fancy' tea): bit.ly/34eqtVb
🍵 B&B Coconut Milk Oolong: bird-and-blend-tea-co.sjv.io/... (affiliate)
🍵 B&B Rhubarb and Custard: bird-and-blend-tea-co.sjv.io/... (affiliate)
🍵 any kind of chocolate tea 🙈
0:00 intro
0:35 going into her bedroom
1:36 sitting down to write
1:55 what I wrote
2:44. an extract of my poetry
3:31 Emily Dickinson rebellion against letter-writing etiquette
4:32 writing a letter on scraps
5:17 what it was like to write here
6:47 post-session
7:36 reciting a Dickinson poem in her room
8:05 what I learnt from this experience (five writing tips)
10:01 outro

Пікірлер: 215

@fourhemispheres2734 Жыл бұрын

In a weird way, it kind of makes me sad when people say, “I hope to a writer one day,” or anything along those lines because for me, if you write then you are a writer. You don’t need to wait for accolades or permission to be something that you already in a sense are, inherently. If you love to paint, then you’re a painter. If you love to dance, then you’re a dancer. I know Ruby means it in the sense that writing is something which she aspires to, but Ruby, you are a writer and a creator. You don’t need a stamp of approval to be what you are.

@s.g2344 Жыл бұрын

This is a lovely comment 😊 xx

@thenoobalmighty8790 Жыл бұрын

"I hope to a writer one day". HAHAHAHA HAHAHAHA classic 😂

@lizziedrexler6427 Жыл бұрын

I came to the comments to say something along the same lines, your comment is beautifully written. Ruby, you are already a writer💛

@thenoobalmighty8790 Жыл бұрын

@@lizziedrexler6427 yeah, in the same way that anyone who can hold a pen is a writer. Hahaha hahahaha

@123canadagirl Жыл бұрын

I agree. It took me a long time to see this regarding my painting but I have. Now working on this concept for my other passion - writing!

@marcpaters0n Жыл бұрын

Ruby you are a writer. If you write, you're a writer.

@georgewest7068 Жыл бұрын

🧠

@cdtape Жыл бұрын

But is she a good writer though

@circleofleaves2676 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I have not published anything, but I am still a writer.

@heidi9569 7 ай бұрын

I visited her house in the winter of ‘96. We arrived very early, before the museum had opened. No one was there but us. An inch of wet snow had fallen overnight. We got out of the car to have a look at the grounds and noticed a small set of foot prints coming from Emily’s house and down the path to her brother’s house. I’m not one to believe in ghosts… but that day was memorable!

@dianacantwriteanything Жыл бұрын

I don't quite know how to express it but something about you writing a poem in Emily Dickinson's bedroom just felt right. It really seemed like you belonged there, like you'd always sat there writing... No wonder it was such an incredible experience for you! I think, if Emily Dickinson was alive today, the two of you would be really good friends 🥰

@moonmush Жыл бұрын

watching your videos gives me an odd wave of nostalgia, Im not sure why but you are really out her living my dream, I’m so glad you had this opportunity

@cerridwencottagediary9194 Жыл бұрын

You ARE a writer Ruby and your use of language is exquisite! I can imagine your Mum shedding a tear when she watches this video as you are glowing x

@yourbookladykatie Жыл бұрын

You ARE a writer. I say this as someone who is just now being published for the first time (a short story in an anthology coming out next month). I used to say I'm aspiring to be a writer, then I'm aspiring to be a published writer. Now I saw I'm building a career as a writer. Because I am a writer! I just don't make a living off of it...yet.

@DS-uh6ss Жыл бұрын

Well done, you!

@yourbookladykatie Жыл бұрын

@@DS-uh6ss ❤️

@thenoobalmighty8790 Жыл бұрын

She is a writer. .... ... ... ... ..A WACK WRITER! HAHAHA HAHAHAHA HAHAHAHA 😂🤣😂

@peter_roth_8812 Жыл бұрын

You wrote this and I read it. That's the way it goes

@AtlanticGiantPumpkin Жыл бұрын

“I wrote some poetry but it’s not very good” proceeds to read off the most eloquent stuff I’ve ever heard

@yourbookladykatie Жыл бұрын

This!

@EmilyDickinsonMuseum Жыл бұрын

💯

@Oliver389 Жыл бұрын

Yes!!!

@Westly.3 Жыл бұрын

I was about to write the same thing Hazel! I was so impressed I rewound and listened to it once again. I agree that her poems were Eloquently crafted :)

@thenoobalmighty8790 Жыл бұрын

They were effing WACK

@smiley32190art Жыл бұрын

You should do the Louisa May Alcott House tour in Concord Massachusetts! The tour and house are amazing! This desk and room remind me a lot of her room

@Missfrankiecat Жыл бұрын

You are brave and generous to share your poem with us. I'm glad you had such an inspirational visit.

@lifeiswonderful2023 Жыл бұрын

I love how true you are to yourself. Very inspiring!

@dillonpark7262 Жыл бұрын

These videos have been your best yet. So happy you could visit New England to experience the historic and scenic places.

@MariaMedeiros Жыл бұрын

really lovely Ruby! How wonderful and I am so excited to one day read your poetry book.

@larrymilliken288 Жыл бұрын

This video was moving to watch-thank you, Ruby. I loved the simple poems you shared and I believe that room was the inspiration! I’m so happy you made it to Amherst and had the opportunity to be invigorated by this great poet.

@threemusketeers4109 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing experience! I got chills just watching you walk into her room. So happy for you.

@kuggsbuggs Жыл бұрын

Thank you for setting up your cameras and selflessly sharing those moments with us

@jade_960 Жыл бұрын

I had a lecture on Emily Dickinson today and I thought about your trip! She seems like such an interesting person, I’m looking forward to getting into her work and think it’s so cool you got to channel some of her creative energy writing in her own bedroom! Thanks for the video :)

@Yesica1993 Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful room! It suddenly dawned on me that it makes sense to have a small desk like that. If you think about it, if you're writing, reading, or even eating, you don't take up much space. The rest of a big ol' desk gets taken up with storage/holding stuff. I never thought about it that way. Your poem was lovely, Ruby! Since it's written in pencil, see if there's some way to laminate or spray with something to preserve it. I know it doesn't seem like it right now, but years go by quickly. As time passes, and depending on the quality of the pencil and the paper, it may fade and become unreadable. You don't want these memories lost. I'm so glad you had this opportunity. Thank you for sharing it with us.

@carolynhoover9444 Жыл бұрын

You are living in the wrong Era. You are eloquent in your writings. You have talent. I rarely see one young and so reflective in thoughts. Love your channel. I will be turning 73 this month and follow you.

@avenginggoddess Жыл бұрын

What an extraordinary experience! And I agree with the other people who commented: you already are a writer. You have the soul of a Romantic poet.

@StudywithPaula Жыл бұрын

I watched this video during my study break and It's so inspiring that I want to start writing again. I've had writer's block for nearly 5 years now, and every time I sit down to write something I can't seem to find the right words. Perhaps I'm putting so much pressure on myself thinking that whatever I write has to be good. This video opened my eyes to the possibility of writing for the pleasure of doing it, without the pressure of excelling at it. I'm gonna try to start writing poems again. On pieces of scrap paper and on bus tickets, anywhere really. Just like Emily did. Thank you Ruby, for such a wonderful video ♥ btw sorry if I have any grammatical or spelling mistakes, English isn't my first language :)

@dkyimhere3126 Жыл бұрын

Hey urr amaziiing

@damfhokage4993 Жыл бұрын

Oh, to be there! She is one of my favorite poets. I really want to visit and write in her room too. So happy you got to experience this, Ruby!!

@Jeta_ Жыл бұрын

There is something so special about being in a historical place which relates closely to oneself; honestly writing where Emily Dickinson wrote - a literary genius - sounds like such a magical and surreal experience! Thank you for sharing this moment with us 🤎 ALSO ahh I actually love the poem you shared, the images you created are still held so clearly in my mind!

@EmilyDickinsonMuseum Жыл бұрын

We couldn't agree more!

@YourTrueShelf Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy for you that you had this incredible experience. It must have been so inspiring and I love that you felt her presence in the room. I also loved what you wrote in the room. Very inspiring 💛

@Melissa-im8vb Жыл бұрын

I was almost on the brink of tears..I got emotional with you ❤ you're a wonderful human being Ruby, you're my best inspiration ❤ what a unique experience!! You will never forget that special day..I'm sure 📖 thank you for what you do everyday, dear Ruby..you always give me one more reason to be glad for.. Sending so much love your way 🌸

@hanjnk Жыл бұрын

Your poetry is amazing!!♥️

@madimardari7364 Жыл бұрын

So happy for you, Ruby!🥳☺️

@Rec426 Жыл бұрын

This was so awesome! I think a lot of us writers/readers understand the feeling of being in a room of someone that’s inspired us. I’ve been to the Brontë house and loved that experience. I would like to go back there again since I’ve read more Brontë books since! Love seeing this journey of yours :)

@elizabethstranger3122 Жыл бұрын

Thats amazing! Dickinson and Bronte - my two favourite Emilys

@Arina_Russell Жыл бұрын

You are an insanely inspiring person and when I see your eyes light up, I am filled with energy and motivation.

@TomHuckACAB Жыл бұрын

This is so beautiful I wanna cry

@jamiedianne6778 Жыл бұрын

Ruby, you’re poetry is improving all the time and the poems you read out are incredible! I found this whole video so moving and inspiring! ❤

@Bruce2518 Жыл бұрын

I think that your sweet voice has healing properties. Whenever my anxiety and blood pressure are up I listen to you and I feel at peace again. Thank you for your videos. Bruce… Tennessee U.S.A.

@penultimateh766 Жыл бұрын

What a great opportunity for you Ruby, thanks for posting.

@123canadagirl Жыл бұрын

Love this video! What an amazing experience you’ve had. Her spirit it sounds like visits people in her space. I’m glad you were inspired. I plan to visit there one day especially since I live in the States.

@jenniferwilson9063 Жыл бұрын

The things you say about perfectionism in writing have struck a chord with me. I have over the years thrown away countless journals and notebooks because the words I pinned to paper were not perfect. I saw flaws in my handwriting, the actual words pinned, and sometimes the subject matter. You have inspired me too start again to journal my thoughts. And this time I will do my best to not be so critical of my work, but allow the words to flow as they come. To allow the mistakes happen, because mistakes are often a natural part of life and growth.

@Oliver389 Жыл бұрын

Rubys video are so therapeutic to me ❤

@Librarypencils Жыл бұрын

Incredible documentary. Thank you!

@alexhindes3861 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful experience to have been given this opportunity, best of wishes to your talented writing

@y0landa543 Жыл бұрын

i love your poetry. i can’t wait to read something written by you!

@aliciamccowan213 Жыл бұрын

Ruby you are such a gentle sweet soul and I genuinely enjoy your videos.

@doris_1325 Жыл бұрын

This was such an amazing inspirational video for me it highlights the importance of having "I was here!" moments in our lifetime. 👍🤗

@andreac.6779 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful, the most important thing to be a poet is to live passionately , that doesn’t mean to have many experiences, just deep emotional experiences.

@TomHuckACAB Жыл бұрын

Ruby is so amazing. I am so envious

@fruffers Жыл бұрын

Ruby is so pure ;u;

@chockycake1 Жыл бұрын

What a fabulous experience for you. Very envious ❤

@havenwindsor7524 Жыл бұрын

You are a powerful being and your aspirations and desires are within you. I know you will accomplish great things, I get chills thinking about it. I believe you already are a writer ❤

@sarahc4004 Жыл бұрын

I went to Amherst College! It's so amazing to see you somewhere that has meant to much to me. I live far away now, though I was born in MA. The nostalgia was just too beautiful.

@JulEnglefaris Жыл бұрын

Ruby, your poetry is really something. It's excellent. Not everyone can write poetry, but I do believe yours is amazing and I would definitely read a poetry book if you ever decide to publish one. 📝

@markwilliamson9140 Жыл бұрын

I think you're a very creative young lady. Don't put yourself down too much. You're a very clever person. Believe In your own abilities to communicate with others, which you do do. You're going to go very far Ruby. You're very good at presenting yourself. You have an intellectual mind and I love your desire that you have for literature and books. I would love to read something that you've wrote. All the best for you, may you be published. I think you have got the determination to be so. Good luck Ruby. 👍

@zarabyss Жыл бұрын

Ruby's videos>>>

@melissafisher1448 Жыл бұрын

I loved this so much! ♡

@s.3712 Жыл бұрын

You really made me reflect about perfectionism, tysm

@annewilson6407 Жыл бұрын

You are absolutely are a writer, Ruby. I could almost feel your joy emanating from the video! What an experience. You are very knowledgeable about Emily Dickinson which makes this video even more special. I am reading Emily Dickinson’s Gardening Life by Marta McDowell it’s a beautiful book which includes Emily’s poems, letters, her love of nature and an insight into her life in Amherst - it’s a beautiful read. I can’t wait to see your next video of your adventures in Amherst. xx

@kirstynalmeida7761 Жыл бұрын

This is incredible! Thank you for sharing such an incredible experience

@RubyGranger8 Жыл бұрын

YES! This is her best one, I think. It makes me emotional every time I read it x

@stevedelchamps5113 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful, Ruby!

@eniksan86 Жыл бұрын

Wow incredible.. it's amazing... your passion to the literature is inspiring...I always get inspired.... So nice of you

@evie2260 Жыл бұрын

omg yeah i saw you on the museum tiktok account i’m glad you got to go & have a great time :)

@Meooooowwwwwwwwwwww Жыл бұрын

My love I wish you knew how beautiful of a writer you are. Once you accept this, you will feel free

@remi0e Жыл бұрын

i love your content. it is so inspiriing and oh so educational.

@---xx2ue Жыл бұрын

Thank you for adressing perfectionism in writing, and how you can awoid it by writing on some random, ripped sheets of paper. I struggle with that perfectionism so much, that it actually made me stop writing totally, since a couple of years now. Maybe this will finally help me to leave that behind.

@kamicastillo1451 Жыл бұрын

I have been so excited for your post while at Emily Dickinson 's. Can wait for the next one!

@lydiaschicklin5978 Жыл бұрын

Dear Ruby, YOU ARE AMAZING ! I love your piece of poetry! Thank you very much for sharing with all of us your adventure ! Bisous from Alsace in France 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗😘😘😘

@nicolebegovic1483 Жыл бұрын

These are the coolest videos ever!!

@solenaleonard Жыл бұрын

Omg!! When I read the title I DIED! You're so lucky!! I can't wait to go visit some day :)

@katherine-ow9mm Жыл бұрын

You are already a writer, dear Ruby, and a very good one at that!

@psychology4introverts Ай бұрын

Best writing advice in this too perfectionist world of art bullet journals ever!

@philiplaycock8944 10 ай бұрын

Lovely Ruby- you are an absolute naturally gifted writer & poet! Keep going! Your writing journey will be long but thoroughly enjoyable and please keep sharing your beautiful and inspiring story!

@thekerfuffle9415 Жыл бұрын

You know you could do more content like this: visit literary places and vlog your experiences in depth. I get that Emily Dickinson is special for you, but there are many other interesting places to visit: Stratford, lots of stuff in London, and all over Europe. I'd watch that!

@lyhoneejil6494 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this experience Ruby. It was very moving. I would love to buy and read any poetry from you someday.

@Emily-tb8op Жыл бұрын

Love the vintage

@paulinakotuniak4073 Жыл бұрын

Omg thank you for this

@oceanblue5595 Жыл бұрын

Such channels enrich our experience on KZfaq.

@RavenGent Жыл бұрын

I'm studying history at university as a historically curator or Historian and I before worked in the museum just like that and I know that feeling when you walk in. All the treasures and furnishings including how they lived, they all lived a humble background just like us. Except those who lived in the wealth homes. Emily Dickinson is amazing. Next to Edgar Allan Poe.

@LauraP2501 Жыл бұрын

I can't wait to buy your books ❤

@CharlotteTaylorr Жыл бұрын

amazing!!

@johnsaxongitno4life588 Жыл бұрын

I am totally jealous of you as someone who will never ever get there i am really excited for you and watching you in this amazing video love it 🥰

@orangepanda7466 Жыл бұрын

Thats amazing

@samk6051 Жыл бұрын

Loved it, this and the previous vlog. God bless you

@RubyGranger8 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ptrlxc Жыл бұрын

What an amazing experience: I am jealous. Experience as much as you can. I would love to talk books with you, but for now I’m content in getting to know you, your reading experience.

@sweapon369 7 ай бұрын

How does it feel to live my dream? I badly want to do this, but it would cost me fortune to be there. I dont even have emilys complete works. Ive just read it online. Shes everything to me. This video made me cry. It felt real . I felt there. Thank you ruby.

@ianmurphy9955 Жыл бұрын

This is great to watch when journalling, fascinating to see where authors wrote, in the Lake District, Kendal to be exact there's the museum of lakeland life and industry they have a replica of Arthur Ransome's study where he wrote Swallows and Amazons, I worked there during work experience it was my favourite room to spend time in

@FIOCCOCOCKATOO Жыл бұрын

Oh what a nice thought ✨️

@jazziechandra8231 Жыл бұрын

Ruby, I am thrilled for you that you got the wonderful chance to commune with your soulmate, Emily. I understand how you felt to write in her bedroom. For myself, the experience of being in the room of my beloved Beethoven, or, better yet, to play one of his pianos, would equate to your religious experience. Hurrah!

@vasilikidalla5829 Жыл бұрын

You are literally living the dream *MY DREAM* 🙈❤️

@zaasaa_art Жыл бұрын

wow, i guess i can imagine what it feels like to be in a place where your favourite role model used to live!!

@athag1 Жыл бұрын

You are a writer Ruby. Don't sell yourself short.

@elaine5653 Жыл бұрын

Ruby, thank you for this video. I really love it. Your words and your style always inspire me to keep going with my heart. I never read Emily Dickinson before but now, after watching your video I want to read hers works so badly! I will try to find the original English version in Japan bookstore here. Maybe those have the Japanese version, but I always think that if you want to know someone about themselves in some way, the answer will be reading their stories in their languages. 📚( I’m not so good at English now, but I love learning every language in this world so I will keep trying to learn about English with Emily Dickinson’s books ☺️ Again, thanks for your video about Emily Dickinson. Wish you have a great day❤

@Howareyou414 Жыл бұрын

I think she would be proud to have you there.

@circleofleaves2676 Жыл бұрын

I'm so pleased for you that you got to have this experience. The equivalent for me would be if I got to write in Virginia Woolf's writing shed at Monks House. I would so love to see you make a video of visiting Monks House!

@maxpower1337 Жыл бұрын

The writing is the easiest part it's like creating a person who will live for ever.

@isabellalucia7820 Жыл бұрын

You have certainly"breathed life into graphite". This is lovely writing. One thing though - Emily's scraps relate to two things you may not be aware of. 1) paper was really expensive. It made sense to recycle every scrap. Here's an example you'd probably relate to: Given the other books you mention, I think you'd enjoy L M Montgomery's Emily of New Moon (Emily is an aspiring writer). It's Edwardian, not civil war era, but even then paper is a luxury (which becomes a plot point). Rather than tearing new paper or scribbling over a page, may I recommend compiling your own notebooks of recycled paper - flyers, envelopes, receipts etc? 2) Emily Dickinson reputedly noted down ideas as they occured to her during the day. I remember reading a contemporary (the source eludes me) who said she always carried a pencil in her apron pocket. I've always thought that accounted for lots of her envelope and lolly wrapper poems. 3. (Cause I can't count) Have you read other letters of the period? I get the impression not too many writers followed the etiquette guide, especially to their friends and family. Perhaps it was intended like formal vs informal letters today...

@DKPSKs Жыл бұрын

Very cool! I've studied rooms just like Emily's as I embarked to design and furnish my apartment. The student lamp took me the longest to obtain. Mine looks very similar to Emily's but my shade is different, it is green and ribbed.

@fionahowellwrites5302 Жыл бұрын

Loved this! I can't believe I haven't been over there and I'm not that far away...in New Hampshire! Lol Will get there sometime. Lovely poetry. :)

@joannasmith4793 Жыл бұрын

Ruby. You are a writer !!

@pamerselius9438 Жыл бұрын

Maybe write on teabag papers and tea boxes? Charming video. I love her wallpaper. Thank you so much. ❤

@stephanieagacita4296 Жыл бұрын

Ruby is like an old lady writer living in a young body. I describe her something like that bcoz she like old dresses, old things, etc.. somewhat like reincarnation. But still i live her so much . Keep it up what u love ruby. God bless. 😊❤