For Now - (Why I Write) by Eileen Myles

Eileen Myles' "For Now" is a masterful exploration of creativity, identity, and the power of language.

In this third volume of their Why I Write series, Myles offers an intimate glimpse into their creative process, recounting early years as a writer, struggles with landlords, moments with neighbors and lovers, and the textures and identities of cities and the country.

Throughout, Myles grapples with the nature of time and its impact on writing, arguing that attention, devotion, and excess are essential to creating meaningful work.

With erudition and wit, Myles shows how love can be given a linguistic permanence amid social and political systems that threaten to eradicate it.

"For Now" is a candid record of the creative process from one of our most beloved artists, and a testament to the power of language to capture the world as it is.