The Porch goes out of its way to bring visiting writers to Nashville. I’ve taken workshops with authors like Kiese Laymon, Ross Gay and, most recently, Jami Attenberg. Attenberg’s book 1000 Words: A Writer’s Guide to Staying Creative, Focused, and Productive All Year Round is a fantastic craft book. I was in the sold-out crowd gathered at Hanna Bee Coffee on a cold January night when Attenberg taught us how she prioritizes her writing and how we can do the same. She generously answered our questions and signed our books. She even stayed after and chatted with some of us about our projects. It was a special night.
