by Andi | Jan 28, 2017 | Book Recommendations, Written and Wrought
So first, a confession. I study the history and legacy of slavery. That is my life’s work. So when I say that Colson Whitehead has done such a masterful job of creating a literal railroad as The Underground Railroad that I had to double-check and be sure I... by Andi | Jan 25, 2017 | Written and Wrought
Sometimes, I think that “Show. Don’t tell.” adage is something writers and writing teachers throw around to seem knowledgable in front of folks who are just starting in the writing world. It can really easily be a way of shutting people down or... by Andi | Jan 18, 2017 | Written and Wrought
I need to start this post with a confession: I know a lot about this topic because I am bad at it. I do not set boundaries well, people-pleaser that I am, and because of this weakness on my part, I am acquainted intimately with the way that my own failure to put up... by Andi | Jan 11, 2017 | Written and Wrought
Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? — Mary Oliver I have a deep and growing penchant for jigsaw puzzles. They give me something to work on as I take calls – something that pulls my mind just enough to keep it really... by Andi | Jan 7, 2017 | Book Recommendations, Written and Wrought
This week, I’ve had the honor of being in lots of conversations with lots of writers about this life we lead – the one where our words are a priority, where we battle our fears about vulnerability and rejection, where we take the stories, the lashes, the...