Member Spotlight: Zinnia Lee

Why is writing important to you and why do you think it’s an important medium for the world? Writing is important to me because I’m able to share my creativity with others. I think it’s important for the world to have written stories they can explore their vulnerabilities, triumphs, and find comfort or enjoyment.

What are your tried and tested remedies to cure writer’s block? I take a break: walk, ride a bike, knit, sew, watch TV. Resting gives me space for my mind to problem solve. When I return to the desk, I have the energy to face the story with excitement and new ideas.

What is your favorite time to write? I enjoy writing in the mornings, right after breakfast, tea in hand. Giving my first words to myself is a treat.

What’s the best piece of writing advice you’ve ever received and would like to impart to other writers? Writing takes consistency. Show up for yourself over time and eventually you’ll finish the book.

What excites you most about being a writer in today’s age? I’m excited that I have the opportunity to work on stories that celebrate women in their middle age. There is more freedom to find stories that speak to the different facets of women’s internal lives.

Zinnia Lee’s A Touch of Luck is out now.