Writing is the thing that I cannot not do. Stories are how I explore and better understand being — and being with others — in the complicated but wondrous world. Stories take pain and sadness and turn them into gritty celebration; stories make mysteries into doorways.
Learn moreI am the author of the novel You and I and Someone Else and the former editor of The Chattahoochee Review. I have published short stories in many journals and magazines such as Hayden's Ferry Review, Arts & Letters, The Sun, and Reckon Review. My fiction and flash fiction have won or have been finalists in many contests and are now gathered in a collection currently out on submission.
I am a freelance writer, editor, and book coach in Atlanta. I love working with writers to find their voice and empower their stories.
With a passion for literature and a commitment to helping writers succeed, I offer a range of services designed to support every stage of your literary journey. Whether you need guidance in writing your next book, facilitating thought-provoking discussions, or refining your manuscript, I’m here to help.
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Personalized guidance to help you shape, develop, and finish your manuscript. I work with you every step of the way, offering insight, structure, and encouragement.
Engage in enriching discussions with expert facilitation tailored to your group's interests, ensuring a deeper appreciation of the books you love.
Comprehensive feedback and revisions to strengthen your narrative, structure, and flow, while preserving your unique voice.
Meticulous editing to polish your manuscript for clarity, style, grammar, and consistency, making it ready for publication.
Collaborative writing services for articles, essays, or special projects, with a focus on authenticity and engaging storytelling.
Interactive workshops designed to inspire and refine your writing skills, tailored for writers of all levels.
Frannie Lewis has spent her life keeping family secrets and telling their stories. Now, at thirty-six, she’s ready to rewrite her own.
As her father’s past unravels and new love brings unexpected challenges, Frannie faces a choice: repeat the family patterns she knows or forge her own path. Will she find the courage to create a new beginning?
Anna will be teaching a flash fiction workshop at the Punch Bucket Literary Festival in Asheville, North Carolina. Punch Bucket Lit creates engagement opportunities between the larger literary community and the city and writers of Asheville, NC through outreach programs, podcast, monthly reading series, and a literary festival.
Anna Schachner’s writing spans novels, short stories, and essays, exploring complex relationships and personal growth. Her work has been featured in numerous literary journals and publications.
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