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It Sucked, I Cried, and Then I Went Back to Writing
January 18, 2023 // by Lene Andersen
This is the story of a failed manuscript. I haven’t written a book in six years. That is, I have written several first drafts, but haven’t dived into the 18-24 months process it takes to go from there to a published book. It’s an intimidating proposition and there was always something shiny. Or not shiny,…
Category: The Book, Writing with Chronic Illness
Tag: author, book, editing, indie author, manuscript, publishing, rewriting, writing, writing process, writing with a chronic illness, Your Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Serendipity or I Have An Agent!
August 26, 2020 // by Lene Andersen
I am thrilled to announce that I’ve recently signed with Cecilia Lyra from The Rights Factory! She is an amazing person and a fantastic agent, coach, and cheerleader and I couldn’t be happier working with her. Our first project together is a book proposal for a memoir of chronic illness and disability. It’s my story…
Category: Writing
Tag: agent, author, book deal, indie author, memoir, publishing, writier, writing
You Can Run a Small Business With RA
May 24, 2020 // by Lene Andersen
Got dreams? You can get there with RA. I’ve been working for myself for well over a decade now and in many ways, being self-employed is the ideal job when you have RA and other types of chronic illnesses. In my new Made with RA column for HealthCentral, I share my experience and tips for…
Category: Uncategorised
Tag: author, chronicillness, freelancewriter, independent author, rheumatoid arthritis, self-employed, small business, writing
When Bodies Break: New Book from the Chronic Illness Community
December 31, 2018 // by Lene Andersen
I am proud to bursting of being a contributor to the exciting new book, When Bodies Break: How we survive and thrive with illness and disability. In it, thirty-two inspiring and resilient chronic illness warriors share their stories of struggle, strength and survival. When Bodies Break is the brainchild of Cam B. Auxer, the woman…
Category: Chronic Illness, Disability, My books, People Doing Good Things
Tag: .disability, author, book, collaboration, illness, new, release, writing
12 Must-Reads if You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis
December 11, 2018 // by Lene Andersen
It’s no secret that I’m a complete book nerd. I learned from books, I love the adventure of books… Essentially, books make me happy. Books can also be a great way of learning more about rheumatoid arthritis and when written by people who live with RA, even better. In my new slideshow for HealthCentral, I’ve…
Category: HealthCentral
Tag: arthritis, author, books, chronic, illness, RA
I Have a Chronic Guilt Complex
October 11, 2018 // by Lene Andersen
This post was written for my rejigged newsletter which features original content, first-to-know news, and unique promos. Of course I would also share the news with the rest of you, but later and not accompanied by the rest of this story. Want to be part of the Tribe? Subscribe to the newsletter! I have super…
Category: Chronic Illness, Writing
Tag: author, book, chronic, guilt, illness, unreliable
Dealing with Pain in a Non-Medical Way: an Interview with Sarah Anne Shockley
August 22, 2018 // by Lene Andersen
Sarah Anne Shockley is the author of The Pain Companion: Everyday Wisdom for Living With and Moving Beyond Chronic Pain. It’s a wonderful book with lots of great tips that can help you deal with pain in a compassionate and gentle way. I had the opportunity to interview the author via email about her…
Category: Interview, Opioids, Pain
Tag: author, book, interview, non-opioid, pain, treatment
4 Stress Busters for Writers with a Chronic Illness
August 26, 2014 // by Lene Andersen
Updated September 28, 2021 There are distinct benefits to working for yourself and even more benefits to having an office in your home. The commute is ideal, the dress code very relaxed, and you can set your own hours. This is fantastic when you have a chronic illness. There are also drawbacks — you’re the boss…
Category: Writing, Writing with Chronic Illness
Tag: author, chronic illness, chronic pain, freelance writer, rheumatoid arthritis, stress, stress management, tips, writing, writing books