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A Writer's Diary with Charlotte Donlon

We share diary entries about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon and other writers because the writing life can be a solitary life. Sometimes it’s nice to know we aren’t alone. Charlotte Donlon helps readers and clients notice how they belong to themselves, others, God, and the world. Charlotte is a writer, a spiritual director for writers, the Church Street Coffee & Books Writer-in-Residence, and the founder and host of the Our Faith in Writing podcast and website. She’s also the host of the Hope for the Lonely and A Writer’s Diary podcasts. Her writing has appeared in The Washington Post, The Curator, The Christian Century, Christianity Today, Catapult, The Millions, Mockingbird, and elsewhere. Her first book is The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other. You can subscribe to her newsletter at charlottedonlon.substack.com and connect with her on Twitter and Instagram at @charlottedonlon.Submissions for guest diary entries are open! Visit ourfaithinwriting.com for guidelines and instructions.
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Episodes

Episode 35: Belief & Technique for Modern Prose or Poetry or Whatever You’re Writing

A diary entry about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon. We share diary entries about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon and other writers because the writing life can be a solitary life. (Guest submissions are closed.) Sometimes it’s nice to know we aren’t alone. Charlotte Donlon helps her readers and clients notice how they belong to themselves, others, God, and the world. Charlotte is a writer, a spiritual director for writers, and the founder of Spiritual Direc...

May 04, 202313 min

Episode 34: Blessings for You and Me and All Writers and Everyone

A diary entry about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon. We share diary entries about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon and other writers because the writing life can be a solitary life. (Guest submissions are closed.) Sometimes it’s nice to know we aren’t alone. Charlotte Donlon helps her readers and clients notice how they belong to themselves, others, God, and the world. Charlotte is a writer, a spiritual director for writers, and the founder of Spiritual Direc...

Mar 21, 20231 min

Episode 33: The Great Belonging and Taylor Swift as Books and Not Knowing How to Be in Christian Publishing

A diary entry about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon. We share diary entries about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon and other writers because the writing life can be a solitary life. (Guest submissions are closed.) Sometimes it’s nice to know we aren’t alone. Charlotte Donlon helps her readers and clients notice how they belong to themselves, others, God, and the world. Charlotte is a writer, a spiritual director for writers, and the founder of Spiritual Direc...

Mar 10, 20235 min

Episode 32: On Considering Giving Back the Advance and Not Writing the Book

A diary entry about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon. We share diary entries about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon and other writers because the writing life can be a solitary life. (Guest submissions are closed.) Sometimes it’s nice to know we aren’t alone. Charlotte Donlon helps her readers and clients notice how they belong to themselves, others, God, and the world. Charlotte is a writer, a spiritual director for writers, and the founder of Spiritual Direc...

Mar 02, 20234 min

Episode 31: Move Closer to the Creative Work That Won't Leave You Alone

A diary entry about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon. We share diary entries about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon and other writers because the writing life can be a solitary life. Sometimes it’s nice to know we aren’t alone. Charlotte Donlon is a writer, a spiritual director for writers , the Church Street Coffee & Books Writer-in-Residence , the founder and host of the Our Faith in Writing podcast and website, and the host of A Writer's Diary podcast ....

Apr 26, 20222 min

Episode 30: I Failed 100 Days of Creative Acts and Please Don't Make Me Create a Community

A diary entry about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon. We share diary entries about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon and other writers because the writing life can be a solitary life. Sometimes it’s nice to know we aren’t alone. Charlotte Donlon is a writer, a spiritual director for writers , the Church Street Coffee & Books Writer-in-Residence , the founder and host of the Our Faith in Writing podcast and website, and the host of A Writer's Diary podcast ....

Apr 25, 20225 min

Episode 29: Writers Who Read: Landslide by Susan Conley (And a Few Other Thoughts)

A diary entry about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon. We share diary entries about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon and other writers because the writing life can be a solitary life. Sometimes it’s nice to know we aren’t alone. Charlotte Donlon is a writer, a spiritual director for writers , the Church Street Coffee & Books Writer-in-Residence , the founder and host of the Our Faith in Writing podcast and website, and the host of A Writer's Diary podcast ....

Jan 28, 20226 min

Episode 28: Am I Writing a Novel or Am I Writing a Memoir?

A diary entry about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon. We share diary entries about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon and other writers because the writing life can be a solitary life. Sometimes it’s nice to know we aren’t alone. Charlotte Donlon is a writer, a spiritual director for writers , the Church Street Coffee & Books Writer-in-Residence , the founder and host of the Our Faith in Writing podcast and website, and the host of A Writer's Diary podcast ....

Jan 26, 20223 min

Episode 27: Toni Morrison Says We Need to Make Our Art

A diary entry about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon. We share diary entries about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon and other writers because the writing life can be a solitary life. Sometimes it’s nice to know we aren’t alone. Charlotte Donlon is a writer, a spiritual director for writers , the Church Street Coffee & Books Writer-in-Residence , the founder and host of the Our Faith in Writing podcast and website, and the host of A Writer's Diary podcast ....

Dec 20, 20213 min

Episode 26: On Being Awake for Two Hours in the Middle of the Night

A diary entry about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon. We share diary entries about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon and other writers because the writing life can be a solitary life. Sometimes it’s nice to know we aren’t alone. Charlotte Donlon is a writer, a spiritual director for writers , the Church Street Coffee & Books Writer-in-Residence , the founder and host of the Our Faith in Writing podcast and website, and the host of A Writer's Diary podcast ....

Dec 19, 20214 min

Episode 25: Laura Boggess: On Wintering and Running Late and the Rising Sun

A diary entry about writing and the writing life from Laura Boggess. We share diary entries about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon and other writers because the writing life can be a solitary life. Sometimes it’s nice to know we aren’t alone. Submissions for guest diary entries are open! Visit ourfaithinwriting.com for guidelines and instructions. Charlotte is currently taking a break from posting her own diary entries, but she is happy to post diary entries from other writers....

Nov 15, 20214 min

Episode 24: Laura Boggess: Reflections on the Writing Life after the Release of a New Novel

A diary entry about writing and the writing life from Laura Boggess. We share diary entries about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon and other writers because the writing life can be a solitary life. Sometimes it’s nice to know we aren’t alone. Submissions for guest diary entries are open! Visit ourfaithinwriting.com for guidelines and instructions. Charlotte is currently taking a break from posting her own diary entries, but she is happy to post diary entries from other writers....

Nov 14, 20215 min

Episode 23: Tamara Jong: On Drawing and Taking Notes

A diary entry about writing and the writing life from Tamara Jong. We share diary entries about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon and other writers because the writing life can be a solitary life. Sometimes it’s nice to know we aren’t alone. Submissions for guest diary entries are open! Visit ourfaithinwriting.com for guidelines and instructions. Charlotte is currently taking a break from posting her own diary entries, but she is happy to post diary entries from other writers. S...

Oct 25, 20215 min

Episode 22: Christina Kukuk: On Borrowing Art and Finding Inspiration When the Well Is Dry

A diary entry about writing and the writing life from Christina Kukuk. We share diary entries about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon and other writers because the writing life can be a solitary life. Sometimes it’s nice to know we aren’t alone. Submissions for guest diary entries are open! Visit ourfaithinwriting.com for guidelines and instructions. Charlotte is currently taking a break from posting her own diary entries, but she is happy to post diary entries from other writer...

Oct 22, 20214 min

Episode 21: Christina Kukuk: On the Struggles of Writing

A diary entry about writing and the writing life from Christina Kukuk. Submissions for guest diary entries are open! Visit ourfaithinwriting.com for guidelines and instructions. Charlotte is currently taking a break from posting her own diary entries, but she is happy to post diary entries from other writers. Send them in! CHRISTINA KUKUK has been an ordained pastor in the United Church of Christ for more than sixteen years. A writer and pastor now living in Oregon, Christina started working at ...

Oct 18, 20214 min

Episode 20: On Sliding into a Sabbatical

A diary entry about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon. We share diary entries about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon and other writers because the writing life can be a solitary life. Sometimes it’s nice to know we aren’t alone. Charlotte Donlon is a writer, a spiritual director for writers , and the founder and host of the Our Faith in Writing podcast and website and A Writer's Diary podcast . Charlotte helps her readers and clients notice how they belong to t...

Oct 11, 20216 min

Episode 19 (Do-over): On Claiming Your Writing Space and Claiming It Quick

A diary entry about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon. We share diary entries about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon and other writers because the writing life can be a solitary life. Sometimes it’s nice to know we aren’t alone. Submissions for guest diary entries are open through October 15, 2021. Visit ourfaithinwriting.com for guidelines and instructions. Charlotte Donlon is a writer, a spiritual director for writers , and the founder and host of the Our Fai...

Oct 09, 20216 min

Episode 18: On Playlists for Books and How Music Helps Us Belong to the Past, Present, and Future

A diary entry about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon. We share diary entries about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon and other writers because the writing life can be a solitary life. Sometimes it’s nice to know we aren’t alone. Submissions for guest diary entries are open through October 15, 2021. Visit ourfaithinwriting.com for guidelines and instructions. Charlotte Donlon is a writer, a spiritual director for writers , and the founder and host of the Our Fai...

Oct 07, 20217 min

Episode 17: I Really Don't Want to Know If People Are Saying Bad Things about Me in Their Group Chats

A diary entry about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon. We share diary entries about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon and other writers because the writing life can be a solitary life. Sometimes it’s nice to know we aren’t alone. Submissions for guest diary entries are open through October 15, 2021. Visit ourfaithinwriting.com for guidelines and instructions. Charlotte Donlon is a writer, a spiritual director for writers , and the founder and host of the Our Fai...

Oct 07, 20214 min

Episode 16: On Being Thankful for Writer Friends and Other Diary-ing Items

A diary entry about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon. We share diary entries about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon and other writers because the writing life can be a solitary life. Sometimes it’s nice to know we aren’t alone. Submissions for guest diary entries are open through October 15, 2021. Visit ourfaithinwriting.com for guidelines and instructions. Charlotte Donlon is a writer, a spiritual director for writers , and the founder and host of the Our Fai...

Oct 05, 20213 min

Episode 15: On Authors Helping Authors and Opportunities for Disappointment

A diary entry about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon. Submissions for guest diary entries are open through October 15, 2021. Visit ourfaithinwriting.com for guidelines and instructions. Charlotte Donlon is a writer, a spiritual director for writers , and the founder and host of the Our Faith in Writing podcast and website and A Writer's Diary podcast . Charlotte helps her readers and clients notice how they belong to themselves, others, God, and the world. Her writing has appea...

Oct 04, 20215 min

Episode 14: On Virginia Woolf, Writing, and Marriage

A diary entry about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon. Submissions for guest diary entries are open through October 15, 2021. Visit ourfaithinwriting.com for guidelines and instructions. Charlotte Donlon is a writer, a spiritual director for writers , and the founder and host of the Our Faith in Writing podcast and website and A Writer's Diary podcast . Charlotte’s writing and work are rooted in noticing how art helps us belong to ourselves, others, God, and the world. Her writi...

Oct 03, 20218 min

Episode 13: Some Writers Start Writing Later in Life

A diary entry about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon. Submissions for guest diary entries are open through October 15, 2021. Visit ourfaithinwriting.com for guidelines and instructions. Charlotte Donlon is a writer, a spiritual director for writers , and the founder and host of the Our Faith in Writing podcast and website and A Writer's Diary podcast . Charlotte’s writing and work are rooted in noticing how art helps us belong to ourselves, others, God, and the world. Her writi...

Oct 03, 20215 min

Episode 12: Holly Oxhandler: Navigating Grief and Gratitude after Completing Copyedits

A diary entry about writing and the writing life from Dr. Holly Oxhandler. Submissions for guest diary entries are open through October 15, 2021. Visit ourfaithinwriting.com for guidelines and instructions. Holly K Oxhandler, PhD, LMSW, is an associate professor and associate dean for research and faculty development at Baylor University’s Diana R. Garland School of Social Work. For over a decade, Dr. Oxhandler has studied and developed tools to assess mental health care providers’ integration o...

Oct 01, 20217 min

Episode 11: On Writing Community, Social Media, and Parenting. Welcome to My Brain.

A diary entry about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon. Submissions for guest diary entries are open through October 15, 2021. Visit [ourfaithinwriting.com](https://www.ourfaithinwriting.com/) for guidelines and instructions. Charlotte Donlon is a writer, a spiritual director for writers, and the founder and host of the [Our Faith in Writing podcast and website](https://www.ourfaithinwriting.com/). Charlotte’s writing and work are rooted in noticing how art helps us belong to our...

Sep 30, 20217 min

Episode 10: One Thing I Do When I Despair

A diary entry about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon.Submissions for guest diary entries are open through October 15, 2021. Visit ourfaithinwriting.com (https://www.ourfaithinwriting.com/) for guidelines and instructions.Charlotte Donlon is a writer, a spiritual director for writers, and the founder and host of the Our Faith in Writing podcast and website (https://www.ourfaithinwriting.com/). Charlotte’s writing and work are rooted in noticing how art helps us belong to ourselv...

Sep 29, 202112 min

Episode 9: When You Show Your Work and Hope It Works Out So You Don't Look Like an Idiot

A diary entry about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon.Submissions for guest diary entries are open through October 15, 2021. Visit ourfaithinwriting.com (https://www.ourfaithinwriting.com/) for guidelines and instructions.Charlotte Donlon is a writer, a spiritual director for writers, and the founder and host of the Our Faith in Writing podcast and website (https://www.ourfaithinwriting.com/). Charlotte’s writing and work are rooted in noticing how art helps us belong to ourselv...

Sep 28, 20216 min

Episode 8: Katie Rouse: You Don't Have to Live Up to Their Expectations

A diary entry about writing and the writing life from Katie Rouse.Submissions for guest diary entries are open through October 15, 2021. Visit ourfaithinwriting.com (https://www.ourfaithinwriting.com/) for guidelines and instructions.Katie Rouse is a writer who took a long time to call herself a writer. A marketing manager from 9-5 and freelancer on the side, she writes in the margins, exploring her faith, doubt, deconstruction, and spiritual practice in real life, after years of disillusionment...

Sep 27, 20214 min

Episode 7: Mary Karr's Writing Kit and Mine Too

A diary entry about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon.Submissions for guest diary entries are open through October 15, 2021. Visit ourfaithinwriting.com (https://www.ourfaithinwriting.com/) for guidelines and instructions.Charlotte Donlon is a writer, a spiritual director for writers, and the founder and host of the Our Faith in Writing podcast and website (https://www.ourfaithinwriting.com/). Charlotte’s writing and work are rooted in noticing how art helps us belong to ourselv...

Sep 26, 20216 min

Episode 6: There's a Line Outside the ABC Store and I Need to Complete My Sample Chapters

A diary entry about writing and the writing life from Charlotte Donlon.Submissions for guest diary entries are open through October 15, 2021. Visit ourfaithinwriting.com (https://www.ourfaithinwriting.com/) for guidelines and instructions.Charlotte Donlon is a writer, a spiritual director for writers, and the founder and host of the Our Faith in Writing podcast and website (https://www.ourfaithinwriting.com/). Charlotte’s writing and work are rooted in noticing how art helps us belong to ourselv...

Sep 25, 20215 min
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