by Andi | Oct 10, 2018 | Written and Wrought
When people sign up for my newsletter or to get my blog posts by email, I send them a survey asking what one thing they most need to know about the writing life. Far and away, the most common answer to that question is about how to make, find, manufacture, create,... 
by Andi | Oct 3, 2018 | Written and Wrought
Your art is always a responsibility. – Carolina Hinojosa-Cisneros On the Shalom Sistas podcast yesterday, when my friend Carolina Hinojosa-Cisneros said, “Your art is always a responsibility,” I took a deep breath and held it against my ribs. Yes,... 
by Andi | Sep 26, 2018 | Written and Wrought
Write what you want. Write what will sell. Write art. Write truth. Write entertainment. There are a LOT of opinions out there on how writers should balance their own writing desires against the needs/desires/perspectives of their intended readers. In fact, just the... 
by Andi | Sep 19, 2018 | Written and Wrought
To be heard. To be loved. To live a life of his own choosing. To be a hero. To not be a hero. To understand. These are just a few of the central desires that the protagonists of books – fiction and nonfiction – carry. It is these desires and the obstacles... 
by Andi | Sep 12, 2018 | Book Recommendations, Written and Wrought
I was just sitting here as Milo drifted off for his nap, and I got this joyous lift as I looked into his eyes. This will be his first fall, and he’s going to love it . . . because he loves everything. It’s awesome. But I love this season, too. It’s...