Andrea Debbink is an editor, writer, stylist—and habitual daydreamer—who has spent the past decade working in publishing. By day, she’s a magazine and book editor at American Girl where she specializes in nonfiction content that empowers girls to explore their creative potential. Her new book from American Girl, Spark: A Guide to Ignite the Creativity Inside You, is available now wherever books are sold. When Andrea’s not creating for work, she’s probably creating for fun or exploring the outdoors with her hiking boots or kayak.
Connect with Andrea at andreadebbink.com, Instagram & Goodreads. She’s always up for a good book recommendation, cookie recipe, or hiking trail!
Shownotes
Here’s a peek at Andrea’s new book from American Girl, Spark: A Guide to Ignite the Creativity Inside You.
We talk about…
growing up in a reading family
spending time outside as a kid
love of history
studying journalism & history
internship at American Girl
editing magazines
growth of digital media
changes in the world of magazines
working as a lifestyle editor
developing & writing magazine features
styling photo shoots
working for a kid’s magazine
renaissance in children’s illustration
planning a magazine issue
working in a collaborative environment
the team of people who are involved in creating a book
four stages of the creative process
creativity does not have to be artistic
diversity and representation
the writing process
the challenges kids face when creating
criticism vs. critique
love of travel
mountain climbing
writing sprints
Books from this episode…
Spark: A Guide to Ignite the Creativity Inside You by Andrea Debbink
Meet Felicity by Valerie Tripp
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
Meet Kirsten by Janet Beeler Shaw
I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon
Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown
Links from this episode…
Art Director, Dan Nordskog
Illustrator, Emily Balsley
Who’s That Girl, features from Andrea’s portfolio
Crafts & Recipes, from Andrea’s portfolio
Magic Lessons, Ep. 12 with Brene Brown (on art scars)
14ers (Colorodo’s Tallest Mountains)
Castle Peak (not a true class 2)
Cheers,
Sarah