Archive - Andrea's Writings, Thoughts and Inspiration

More on Editing Magic: Excerpt From My Book: A Friendly Guide to Writing and Ghostwriting

You finished your first draft.

6 hrs ago •

Here It Is Again: Big Surprise

Your mind can be a powerful and splendid ally.

Aug 1 •

July 2025

Editing Magic: Excerpt from my book: A Friendly Guide to Writing and Ghostwriting

I have rewritten – often several times – every word I have ever published.

Jul 28 •

What Really Matters

I went to a movie some years ago called “Yesterday.” It was about an international blackout that lasted for a few seconds at the turn of the 21st…

Jul 25 •

Epilogue: The Morning After: Excerpt from my book: A Friendly Guide to Writing and Ghostwriting

At last, the wheel comes full circle.

Jul 22 •

Processing Your Life

“Tell me a story.”

Jul 18 •

More on: The Closing Line: Excerpt from my book, A Friendly Guide to Writing and Ghostwriting

The final line of your book is every bit as important as the first.

Jul 16 •

We Are All Heroes

My heroes are the ones who survived doing it wrong, who made mistakes, but recovered from them.

Jul 11 •

Writing is the only thing that, when I do it,

Jul 10 •

Good Story Bad story

When we were young, bedtime stories were a treat.

Jul 4 •

It takes courage to put yourself first.

Jul 2 •

June 2025

Thank You, But No

I was raised to be polite and show up anywhere I was invited.

Jun 27 •

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