PinnedKelli Russell AgodoninBe YourselfSubmit Like A Man: How Women Writers Can Become More SuccessfulFor six years, I worked as Co-Editor-in-Chief at a small literary journal in the Northwest, Crab Creek Review.5 min read·May 24, 2015--24--24
Kelli Russell AgodonAn Open Letter to the Partners, Spouses, Children, Parents, and Friends of Women Who Like to Travel…On my way to a writing residency, a friend said to me, “I think you may be running away from something.”5 min read·Jun 21, 2021--2--2
Kelli Russell AgodonYou Are Not Being Graded on How Well You Do the PandemicRecently, I’ve started telling my friends who are tired, overwhelmed, frustrated, afraid, not coping well, and trying their best — we do…4 min read·Sep 24, 2020--1--1
Kelli Russell AgodonNecessary Luxuries: On Writing, Napping, and Letting GoI have slept all day.5 min read·Jan 18, 2018----
Kelli Russell AgodonA Brief Letter to America On Why Many of Us Are HurtingIn the last 24 hours, I have made the realization why many Americans are so angry and upset over the newly-elected president. It’s because…1 min read·Nov 11, 2016----
Kelli Russell AgodonYou Are Not a Brand. . .Why Writers & Artists Should Not Be Limited By Those Who Want to Define Us5 min read·Jan 29, 2016--2--2
Kelli Russell AgodonMeasuring Success as a Writer or Artist: A Basic Guide to HappinessIn America, sometimes we confuse “success” with monetary wealth. We think people who make more money are more successful and even happier.4 min read·Aug 11, 2015--1--1
Kelli Russell AgodonRespect Our Girls: On The Mixed Messages Sent To DaughtersAs school begins and dress code rules begin to be broken or complained about, I am thinking about the mixed messages we send our girls, our…4 min read·Sep 9, 2014----
Kelli Russell AgodonBeing a Writer in a Family of “Normals”: A Holiday SpecialThe holidays have a beautiful uneasiness of bringing families back together.7 min read·Dec 26, 2013----