E194: When Writing Literary Letters Becomes Healing with Jeannine Atkins

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Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness

Stephanie Affinito, Ph. D.

214 episodes

6 days ago

I'm a a book-loving, notebook-hoarding reader and writer on a mission to change lives one book and one notebook at a time. On this podcast, we explore the power of restorative reading and writing to make life better. From book-themed episodes to coaching sessions and author conversations, we explore how to grow a restorative reading and writing practice as a tool for personal development, creativity and wellness. This podcast is for you if you believe a life well-read and well-written is a life well-lived.

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E194: When Writing Literary Letters Becomes Healing with Jeannine Atkins

Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness

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4 months ago

E194: When Writing Literary Letters Becomes Healing with Jeannine Atkins

On this episode of the Get Lit(erate). podcast, I am talking with Jeannine Atkins about the power of writing to heal.

Janine is the author of several books for young readers about courageous women and teaches writing for children and young adults. She's here today to talk about her newest release, KNOCKING ON WINDOWS, a memoir-in-verse about healing from trauma and finding her voice as a writer.

Today, we explore the pivotal role that reading and writing played in Jeanine’s life, the power of writing that comes off of the page, Jeannine’s advice for getting started on your own healing journey and the quiet courage it takes to tell your story.

You’ll find the show notes for the episode with links to all of the books and resources mentioned right here: https://www.alitlife.com/2025/09/02/when-writing-literary-letters-becomes-healing-with-jeannine-atkins/

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