Writing Away

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Musings, creative inspiration, writing prompts, craft tips, and life notes from the series editor of The Best Women's Travel Writing and author of Writing Away.

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About Lavinia Spalding

Author of Writing Away: A Creative Guide to Awakening the Journal-Keeping Traveler, seven-time editor of The Best Women's Travel Writing. Co-host of There She Goes podcast, co-founder of Studio Unfurl. Writing in NYT, Tin House, Longreads, etc.

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