TRAVIS ANDREWS IS A staff writer for The Washington Post Style section, where he works on the pop culture team and covers music, movies, television, comedy and celebrity culture, and he is the … [Read more...] about How to Sustain the Writing Life, with Travis Andrews
Writing Inspiration for Real Life Writers
THERE IS AN OLD expression in journalism that states, “go with what you’ve got.” It’s a dictum I live by. It does not mean that you do shoddy work or publish something that is half-done. It means that … [Read more...] about Writing Inspiration for Real Life Writers
Memoir FAQ: My Answers to Memoir’s Biggest Questions
WE RECENTLY HAD A FABULOUS time hosting a 5-week Memoir Project bookclub. It included live online Q&A in which you asked me questions about memoir writing. Amazingly, far more people showed up … [Read more...] about Memoir FAQ: My Answers to Memoir’s Biggest Questions
Suzanne McConnell on How to Become a Writer
Suzanne McConnell was a student of Kurt Vonnegut's at the Iowa Writers' Workshop when Vonnegut was finishing his novel, Slaughterhouse-Five. They stayed friends for the rest of his life. She has … [Read more...] about Suzanne McConnell on How to Become a Writer
Just What is The Power of Story? Nothing Short of Life-Changing
APPARENTLY, I HAVE BECOME ADEPT at stepping across the threshold from one world to the next. To be a bit more clear: I work in the world of story, and not only does it frequently follow me … [Read more...] about Just What is The Power of Story? Nothing Short of Life-Changing
Writing About Family, a Guest Post
WRITING ABOUT FAMILY is by far one of the most vexing tasks facing every memoir writer. And when authors Barbara Hoffbeck Scoblic and Susan Rudnick approached me with a fine idea of a … [Read more...] about Writing About Family, a Guest Post