“Close the door. Write with no one looking over your shoulder. Don't try to figure out what other people want to hear from you; figure out what you have to say. It's the one and only thing you have to offer.”

About Barbara Kingsolver

Author • American

Barbara Kingsolver is a celebrated American author, essayist, and poet known for her evocative storytelling and deep engagement with social and environmental themes. Born in Annapolis, Maryland, and raised in rural...