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... by Andi | Aug 1, 2018 | Written and Wrought
A few days ago, I was riding the roads of these quiet Virginia foothills, and I passed a driveway that made my heart shimmer. It was a long one – the house far out of site – and the owners had cleaned all the understory around the big trees at the entrance... by Andi | Jul 25, 2018 | Written and Wrought
Not five minutes ago, I laid Milo down for his first nap in his bassinet. He’s been sleeping out here in the family room with me in a swing, and that works . . . but not for the long haul. Now that he’s six weeks old, I need to begin helping him adjust to... by Andi | Jul 18, 2018 | Andi's Book, Written and Wrought
Platform – it’s a word that most writers I know detest. It makes us think of unachievable numbers on social media that will keep us from writing itself. Guh! The Groups to Which We are Connected But at our writers’ retreat here a few weeks ago,... by Andi | Jul 11, 2018 | Book Recommendations, Music, Written and Wrought
Tonight, my friend Elissa and I are going to see the Indigo Girls in concert. I have this vivid memory of Elissa and I taking a roadtrip to Bowling Green College for a poetry conference when we were in college. Elissa is a superb singer, someone who holds close...