by Andi | Apr 11, 2018 | Written and Wrought
Last week in our writing community, we had a good discussion about the most important traits for a writers. Some of us believe it’s passion, some courage, some a love of language. I believe that all those things are important, too. But by and large, most of us... by Andi | Mar 28, 2018 | Uncategorized, Written and Wrought
I’m living in a time of wild, beautiful uncertainty in my life as I wait for when baby Milo will decide it’s time for him to arrive in the world. For a massive planner, early-arriver, rule-follower like me, being pregnant is an exercise in trust,... by Andi | Mar 14, 2018 | Written and Wrought
I don’t even really know how I came to know about it – Morgan Freeman’s presence probably – but the other night, Philip and I watched The Magic of Belle Isle*. It was a lovely, sweet film with a simple story about a writer who has lost his way... by Andi | Mar 7, 2018 | Written and Wrought
For the past few days I’ve been pondering this question- Is it okay to write for ourselves as our only readers? I’ve been weighing my thoughts on it, considering my own experiences. And the truth is that I think the answer is YES and NO. Why Yes... by Andi | Feb 28, 2018 | Written and Wrought
If you’ve read much of what I’ve written here or in my books on writing, you know I’m a BIG believer in literary citizenship, the idea that we need to support other writers even as we need to lean on them for support. So today, I want to point you...