Member Spotlight: Andrea Maria Harrison

Why is writing important to you and why do you think it’s an important medium for the world? Writing is important to convey who you are, your creativity and expertise to make the world a better, richer place to live in. Writing is an old, yet tried and true medium that never goes out of date. Although we may not write like we used to, everyone needs to know how to communicate through words whether on paper or on screen. With words you can make an impact or make history.

What are your tried and tested remedies to cure writer’s block? Take a break from writing by being physically active or engaging your mind in a different way. (meditation, a long walk in nature, word puzzles)

What is your favorite time to write? Mostly in the morning because that is when my mind is fresh and regenerated from sleep.

What’s the best piece of writing advice you’ve ever received and would like to impart to other writers? Do not fall in love with your words. It will make your editing process a lot easier and with less anguish.

What excites you most about being a writer in today’s age? Today’s age is exciting because you get to share your knowledge, creativity, and opinions instantly with an online audience. You can also repurpose your writing to fit the platform and audience you are aimed at.

Andrea Maria Harrison’s Miranda: Strength, Love, and Second Chances – A Feminist’s Journey to Rediscovery, written under her pen name A. Maria Harcas, is out July 24.