Welcome. This site contains resources for those interested in writing about their spiritual journeys. In addition to an annotated bibliography and an introduction to the genre of spiritual memoir, I now post weekly writing exercises and monthly reflections on writing as a spiritual practice. I hope to be a support and resource for writers daring to tell the truth about their lives.

Columns:
The Prospectus On the 15th of every month, I sift through church and faith looking for the good grain. I explore my own spiritual questions, especially in the context of my commitment to a small United Methodist congregation.
Seeing Anew: Revising Prose, Self, & the World Revision is our friend! Here I offer monthly reflections on revising prose, and how revision might invite us into fuller lives.

Writing News:

Riding Shotgun is an anthology of midwestern women writing about their mothers. It includes my short essay, "Enough," on how insecurity is passed between generations of women in my family.

Future Readings:
Saturday, November 8 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Unity Unitarian Church, St. Paul
With Kathryn Kysar and Ka Vang

November 18 7:00 p.m.
University Club, St. Paul
Carol Connelly/SASE reading series
With Sheila O’Connor, Carrie Pomeroy, Sun Yung Shin, Ka Vang, Susan Steger Welsh, and Morgan Grayce Willow

For other upcoming Riding Shotgun events, see www.kysar.com.

Blessings on you, dear reader.
May the rigor of learning to write well deepen your insights, widen your relationships, and enlarge the sacred presence you bring into the world.

Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew
is an author, writing instructor and spiritual director. Her work resides at the intersection between writing and spiritual growth. Click below for information about her books:

For information about Elizabeth's services, click here.

Save the Date:
Writing Journey, Sacred Journey Retreat at St. John's University, Collegeville, MN. August 1-3, 2008.