by Andi | Sep 5, 2018 | Written and Wrought
A few weeks back, someone I had come to call a friend had some real struggles with something I posted on my personal Facebook page. She was angered by it – very angered – and she told me. I respected her anger and her position, even as I disagreed with... by Andi | Aug 29, 2018 | Written and Wrought
I’m so thrilled to have my friend April Yamasaki here today. April’s new book is entitled Four Gifts: Seeking Self-Care for Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength.* I invited April here today to help us, as writers, know how to take good care of ourselves AND... by Andi | Aug 22, 2018 | Written and Wrought
The 24-7 news cycle. Social media. Email. Good glory, information comes at us fast and furious. Sometimes, it can feel like a writer needs to be like a machine-gun of responses – rapid-fire and scatter-shot – just to be heard. We have deadlines. We need... by Andi | Aug 15, 2018 | Written and Wrought
I remember the beach. The tree line right near the water. Some other family’s RV in a camping space nearby. But I don’t remember the animals, their fins piercing the water of Strait of Juan de Fuca. Or at least I think I don’t remember. But this... by Andi | Aug 8, 2018 | Written and Wrought
At one point as I was growing this writing business of mine, I subscribed to every email newsletter about the business of writing and entrepreneurship that I could. I had a lot to learn, and these emails helped me learn it. But in time, my business settled into the...