Kim Pitts is a Hopefully Lost writer and compassionate humorist with a unique and traumasaurus rex sized ability to turn awful situations into beautiful, hilarious stories of pure humanity.
Inspirational essays about storytelling to inspire you to write, including interviews with authors, poets, editors! My favorite writing books, poets I'm obsessed with, and excerpts from my upcoming book Writing at Red Lights. Also...writing prompts.
A friend once said of me, "Andrew sometimes lets his love of attention override common sense" and that is probably the most accurate description of me ever made. I write things. I'd love if you read them.
How much do childhood wounds shape who we become? What does it mean to heal? How can you be a deeply feeling person in this world and not lose your mind? We'll get into all of that and more. Thanks for spending some time with me.
I believe that words can be bridges bringing us to one another. If you're like me and like to dig deeper into ourselves, go beyond the surface of things, and think about our place in all of this, then you'll find a home here.
That friend who makes things a little weird by asking Big Questions, but makes up for it with inspiring pep talks and — when needed — a kick in the ass.