I loved having this conversation with Charlotte, whose writing and way of being in the world I genuinely admire. She’s helped so many creatives develop sustainable practices and to keep creating, in spite of all the reasons not to.
More about Charlotte:
Charlotte Donlon’s writing and work are rooted in helping her readers, audience, and clients notice how art and other good things help them belong to themselves, others, the divine, and the world.
Charlotte's first book, The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other, was published by Broadleaf Books in 2020. She is currently writing a book about Spiritual Direction for Writers® which will be published by Eerdmans in 2025. Charlotte's essays have appeared in The Washington Post, The Curator, The Christian Century, Christianity Today, Catapult, The Millions, Mockingbird, and elsewhere. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing and a certificate in spiritual direction. To learn more about Charlotte and her writing and work, visit charlottedonlon.com.
This post is part of a series on the body and the five senses, in conjunction with a book-length project I’m working on. You can view the rest of the interviews here.
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Sensory Series: Charlotte Donlon