Author Archives: Theodora Goss

Writing is a craft and an art, as I’ve said many times and in many places. To learn the craft, you need to study writing. To learn the art, you need to study life. Study it, experience it, live it … Continue reading →

Recently, I picked up a writing book in a used bookstore. I like to read books about writing, particularly those that focus on writing as a craft, because I find that I always learn something from them. Sometimes I learn … Continue reading →

I’ve always been fascinated by the idea of a changeling. You know what that is, I’m sure. Although come to think of it, when I ask my students what a changeling is, most of them don’t know. They ask, is … Continue reading →

I’m infinitely grateful to Rachel Ashwell. Unless you’re interested in decorating, you probably don’t know who she is. She’s the decorator and designer who, in the 1990s, introduced the idea of Shabby Chic. It was very influential at the time, … Continue reading →

I don’t remember who said it, except that it was a well-known writer. It flashed by one day as I was scrolling down my Twitter feed: “Don’t glamorize the struggle.” And I thought, yes, I know where that’s coming from. … Continue reading →

Almost every morning, I do the same thing: wake up, eat breakfast, and then exercise. Breakfast is almost always the same. A bowl of oatmeal with raisins. A mug of tea with milk. A glass of half orange juice and … Continue reading →

Oh, you lovely people. I see you, every day, online and offline. I see you writing books and planting gardens and taking care of children. I see you painting murals and inking comics. You are playing the guitar or a … Continue reading →