Writing Stories
Each episode of Writing Stories features an interview with a contemporary author about how her book went from an idea in her head to an object on a shelf. Join us on Writing Stories for honesty, struggle, and triumph, for writing community, publishing insight, and inspiration to persist in whatever difficult but meaningful journey you've chosen for yourself.
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
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.