Writing Stories

It's a linear narrative... but a trail is a line — Andrea Lani tells the story of Uphill Both Ways: Hiking Toward Happiness on the Colorado Trail

February 04, 2024 Brianna Avenia-Tapper Season 1 Episode 7
Writing Stories
It's a linear narrative... but a trail is a line — Andrea Lani tells the story of Uphill Both Ways: Hiking Toward Happiness on the Colorado Trail
Show Notes

In this episode, Andrea talks about her hybrid memoir Uphill Both Ways: Hiking Toward Happiness on the Colorado Trail.

We cover:
Scooby Doo writing
Making sure research doesn't become a speed bump in the narrative
Orphan lines and tightening prose
The value of time for 'digesting' 
Publishing with a university press and getting feedback from reviewers
Creative ways to launch and market your book
Mom 'zines, baby-wearing, and the lure of the damn Heartsong catalog

You can buy Andrea's book Uphill Both Ways, or Cheryl Strayed's Wild and Tiny Beautiful Things (both mentioned in the episode) at the links.

You can find out more about Andrea on her website here