I write about productivity because I think that finishing what you start is gratifying. I could write forever on how to improve one’s writing craft because mastery is soul-nourishing. I often tell people that I’m trying to start the “slow-thought” movement. We do a lot of communicating, but we’re not encouraged to do the kind of deep thinking and self-reflection that writing is all about. In a world awash in social media, one in which we’re constantly in touch with others via text, video, email, etc, we’re constantly reacting to stimuli. My other main subject is writing itself, and how it’s the creative art with the potential to teach us the most about ourselves. I’d say most of my writing is about the importance of family and friendships and reveals the humor and emotion in mundane events. I’ve written over twenty novels for younger readers-think Young Adult and tween audiences-but I also write poetry and essays. I’ve been a bestselling novelist, an editor at a Big Five publishing house, and a writing instructor at almost every level, from third grade to a Master’s degree program. I’m Lisa Papademetriou, and I’m the founder of Bookflow, which is software that helps writers stay motivated and organized. Lisa Papademetiou writes for our publication but is also connected through other writing projects (if I can get my act together, you might hear her in a new season of our podcast). One of the best things about co-managing The Writing Cooperative is connecting with writers from all over.
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