We know that committing to write every day is an important discipline, but where to find the motivation? Richard Hugo House, a Seattle-based nonprofit has a solution which encourages writing and helps support this haven for writers at the same time. Its 30/30 Writing Challenge asks participants to commit to write 30 minutes a day […]
The newly-published Stories Gathered At The Kitchen Table is now available on Amazon! Be sure to order your copy now, and after you’ve finished be sure to write an online review! I am so proud of these stories as well as the women who wrote them. This book is truly a labor of love, with […]
I always think of fall as a time of new beginnings. The first day of school always marked the chance for a new start, new impressions, even the opportunity to reinvent yourself. The rituals of shopping for new clothes, getting all of the supplies on the list and selecting just the right book bag were […]
I am so proud to announce the publication of this new collection! The stories inside this book were literally gathered at the kitchen table, over the course of many of my workshops, through which the stories were honed and refined. They are honest and compelling, if I do say so myself! What is the source […]
Commencement season brings with it many words of wisdom to new graduates. Speaking of her art to Vanderbilt University graduates, award-winning author Toni Morrison said, “I am a writer and my faith in the world of art is intense, but not irrational, nor naïve — because art takes us and makes us take a journey […]
Write Your Life Story Reading! Tuesday, July 24 6:00-8:00 pm Redline Gallery 2350 Arapahoe Street, Denver CO 80205 Cost: $10 (or donate what you can) Join us this week for a “Write Your Life Story” Reading! Come and meet many inspiring women and hear stories from their collective memoirs. These incredible tales […]
And he sailed off through night and day and in and out of weeks and almost over a year to where the wild things are. – Maurice Sendak The passing of Maurice Sendak this week gave me fresh inspiration to always be true to myself as an artist. As writers, we must always be willing […]
“I wanted those hours, I’d really, really try to be consistent about it.” – Charlotte Rogan Carving out time to write is critical to the creative process. I cannot stress this enough. Scheduling time for it gives it relevance and importance in your day. This process was taken to heart by the author of “The […]
Many of us have great memories of reading books as a child. Our love of reading is part of why we chose to be writers! The books that we read as kids had a huge impact on who we became as adults. So imagine that, as a child, your world goes from one workbook, to an entire universe of […]
If you haven’t had a chance to take one of my workshops yet – now is your chance! The following video gives a good flavor of what’s in store when you join me:Anne Randolph Writing WorkshopAs you will see, it is a mixed bag of participants – everyone is welcome! So keep an eye on […]