Andrea Johnson

Writer of pictures & artist of words

[Dylan O'Sullivan @DylanoA4]

C. S. Lewis on why you NEED to read old books. This has never been more vital than it is today

[Andrea Johnson @AndreaDawnJay]

@KT_Carlisle It is very very hard. But the way I look at it all the bad things - and good, are meaty fodder for the writing beast! Keep going, keep enjoying and take deserved pride in the achievements

[Andrea Johnson @AndreaDawnJay]

@Larchwood20 True true… but as they have their own version of the bible… Oh there’s so much I could rant about!

[Alexander Pennington @Authoralexp]

Places where writers feel motivated to write:

-At work
-In the shower
-When they’re trying to fall asleep
-Where it’s least convenient

Where writers DON’T feel motivated to write:

-At their computer, trying to write

[Andrea Johnson @AndreaDawnJay]

@Larchwood20 So self aware aren’t they? Never going to bode well for avoiding loneliness if you cannot Be Part of The World.

[Andrea Johnson @AndreaDawnJay]

@Larchwood20 I suppose if they didn’t abuse children, subjugate women, create misogyny, actively oppose higher education, try to crush questioners, etc etc etc etc etc, then yeah, fair point 🤪

[Andrea Johnson @AndreaDawnJay]

@gemmaEdenham Because you are finding the right voice. Enjoy the story first. Let it flow. Let the energy loose. Then deal with the structure. It’ll be a long haul, with lots of revisions, re-reads and re-writes, so you really must enjoy the story.

[Andrea Johnson @AndreaDawnJay]

@OlgaWojtas @lhallwriter As a writer and artist who also designs and sells notebook(which are beautiful I’m told) I stress to buyers to use them. Then they become more beautiful and alive 😍the books, that is! But…

[Andrea Johnson @AndreaDawnJay]

So I wrote a small poem yesterday which made me laugh:

Hot water bottle night
Covers pulled in tight
At half past three
Existential crisis
And need a wee

I’m not sure what poetry form this would be described as 🤪

[Andrea Johnson @AndreaDawnJay]

Been heavily involved in writing The Broken Gargoyle so decided to take a break by doodling

[Andrea Johnson @AndreaDawnJay]

@jgardnerwrites Do it! I’m doing similar right now. It’s so satisfying to go in with fresh eyes and most of all, honed skills. If you still love the concept, it deserves the time and you’ll learn even more.

[Andrea Johnson @AndreaDawnJay]

@DarlingAxe Happily killing my darlings 😃

[Andrea Johnson @AndreaDawnJay]

New design… Leo

[Andrea Johnson @AndreaDawnJay]

@JaneyGodley So sorry. You’ve been in my thoughts a lot. What a great wee woman she was. Thanks Janey for all the humour, silliness and courage and Ashley thank you.

[Andrea Johnson @AndreaDawnJay]

#PitDark #A After WW1 Louisa in her fine English country home, is troubled. She is obsessed with fairy folklore. A companion, Ivy, arrives. At a Great Gatsby style party, a mummified newborn baby is discovered in the woods. SWIMMING WITH WASPS.

[Andrea Johnson @AndreaDawnJay]

@PitDark_ #PitDark SWIMMING WITH WASPS After WW1 Ivy becomes companion to Louisa at a grand English Country House. Louisa is obsessed with fairies &folklore. At a lavish party a mummified newborn baby is discovered #A

[Andrea Johnson @AndreaDawnJay]

I also struggle with social
Media posts!

[Andrea Johnson @AndreaDawnJay]

#drawingart #BookTwitter #amquerying I write and draw, what else can I say?

[Andrea Johnson @AndreaDawnJay]

@AnsteyAuth86693 Ok…

[Andrea Johnson @AndreaDawnJay]

Not a mood board but a mood… me drawing what I write. #amquerying #amwriting #amdrawing