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Andria Williams

@andriawilliams

Novelist and literary editor crafting war-rooted fiction and essays, and mentoring writers through workshops and teaching.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to continue writing and editing literary fiction and essays, while mentoring writers through workshops and teaching. I want a team that values war narratives, women’s voices, and rigorous craft grounded in history and culture.

I’m a novelist and literary editor drawn to the modern novel and its many voices—especially veteran writing, WWI and Global War on Terror narratives, and women authors. My work has appeared as novels, short fiction, and essays, with awards and starred reviews recognizing “The Longest Night.”

I’ve published two novels, including The Longest Night (Random House, 2016) and The Waiting World (MilSpeak Books, 2022). My writing has earned accolades such as Amazon’s “Debut Novel of the Month” and Barnes & Noble’s “Discover Great New Authors” pick, and The Longest Night has been published in five languages.

Alongside my fiction, I build editorial worlds. I served as Editor-in-Chief and Fiction/Nonfiction Editor for The Wrath-Bearing Tree, founded and led The Military Spouse Book Review as Founder and Editor-in-Chief (2014–2022), and co-edited Cool It: Simple Steps to Save the Planet (2022–2023).

I also teach and mentor writers through academic roles and workshop facilitation, from adjunct teaching to veteran writing workshops such as “Turning Fact into Fiction.” I’m energized by conversations that connect craft, history, and culture—turning research and lived experience into compelling narratives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Volunteer, Springs Rescue Mission

Current

Springs Rescue Mission

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 5 months)

Volunteered at Springs Rescue Mission (shelter) starting in 2020 and continuing to the present.

Volunteer Shelter Community Outreach Team Coordination Service Delivery

Current

Springs Rescue Mission Volunteer

Current

Springs Rescue Mission

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 5 months)

Volunteered at Springs Rescue Mission (shelter) from 2020 to present.

Volunteering Community Service Team Coordination

Gemini Ink Workshop Instructor

Gemini Ink

Mar 2026 - May 2026 (2 months)

Veteran writing workshop instructor for Gemini Ink’s “Turning Fact into Fiction” (Mar–May 2026).

Veteran Writing Workshop Fact To Fiction Writing Workshop Facilitation

Teaching Workshop Instructor

Gemini Ink

Mar 2026 - May 2026 (2 months)

Led veteran writing workshops including Turning Fact into Fiction, supporting participants in developing creative narratives from real experiences.

Veteran Writing Workshops Workshop Facilitation Narrative Development

So Say We All Masterclass Instructor

So Say We All

Nov 2023 - Jan 2024 (2 months)

Instructed and organized a free 4-part veteran writing masterclass for So Say We All (Nov 2023–Jan 2024).

Masterclass Facilitation Veteran Writing Programming Curriculum Planning Writing Exercises

Instructor/Organizer, So Say We All

So Say We All

Nov 2023 - Jan 2024 (2 months)

Instructed and organized a free four-part veteran writing masterclass from November 2023 to January 2024.

Workshop Facilitation Veteran Writing Instruction Curriculum Planning Writing Exercises

Co-Editor, Cool It Book

Cool It: Simple Steps to Save the Planet

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Co-edited Cool It: Simple Steps to Save the Planet from 2022 to 2023, contributing to editorial review and preparation of the collection.

Co Editing Editorial Review Compilation Editing Proofreading

Co-Editor, Cool It

Cool It: Simple Steps to Save the Planet

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Co-edited Cool It: Simple Steps to Save the Planet (2022–2023), supporting editorial work for a climate-focused project.

Co Editing Collaborative Editing Editorial Review Publication Support

Curator, YouTube Reading Series

The Wrath-Bearing Tree

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

Curated a YouTube reading series for The Wrath-Bearing Tree from 2020 to 2022, selecting and organizing programming for publication.

Content Curation Editorial Programming Scheduling Literary Event Curation Publication Support

YouTube Reading Series Curator

The Wrath-Bearing Tree

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

Curated a YouTube reading series for The Wrath-Bearing Tree from 2020–2022.

Series Curation Literary Programming Author Reading Coordination Editorial Planning Content Scheduling

Editor-in-Chief, Wrath-Bearing Tree

The Wrath-Bearing Tree

Jan 2019 - Jan 2022 (3 years)

Served as Editor-in-Chief for The Wrath-Bearing Tree, overseeing journal editorial direction and publication work from 2019 to 2022.

Editorial Leadership Manuscript Selection Literary Editing Publication Planning Interview Coordination

Volunteer, Veteran Writing Project

Veteran’s Writing Project

Jan 2018 - Jan 2022 (4 years)

Volunteered with the Veteran’s Writing Project from 2018 to 2022, supporting veteran writing programming.

Veteran Writing Programs Workshop Support Community Engagement Program Assistance

Veteran’s Writing Project Volunteer

Veteran’s Writing Project

Jan 2018 - Jan 2022 (4 years)

Volunteered with the Veteran’s Writing Project from 2018–2022.

Veteran Writing Support Workshop Volunteer Work Program Support Writing Community Support

Fiction & Nonfiction Editor

The Wrath-Bearing Tree

Jan 2017 - Jan 2022 (5 years)

Edited fiction and nonfiction submissions for The Wrath-Bearing Tree from 2017 to 2022, shaping issues through editorial review and revision guidance.

Manuscript Review Content Curation

Editor, The Wrath-Bearing Tree

The Wrath-Bearing Tree

Jan 2017 - Jan 2022 (5 years)

Edited fiction and nonfiction for The Wrath-Bearing Tree (2017–2022) and served as Editor-in-Chief (2019–2022).

Literary Editing Editorial Review Literary Journal Management

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

The Military Spouse Book Review

Jan 2014 - Jan 2022 (8 years)

Founded and served as Editor-in-Chief of The Military Spouse Book Review from 2014 to 2022, leading editorial and publication efforts for reviews and curated content.

Editorial Leadership Book Review Curation Publication Management Community Building

Adjunct Professor of English

Old Dominion University

Jan 2006 - Jan 2006 (0 months)

Taught English 101 as an adjunct professor, delivering composition and writing instruction for students.

Adjunct Teaching Lesson planning Writing Instruction

Graduate Student Assistant

University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Sep 2001 - May 2004 (2 years 8 months)

Served as a graduate student assistant, teaching English 101 and creative writing courses and supporting classes including The Literature of Public Life. Helped creative writing students compile the literary journal The Steel Workers’ Review.

Creative Writing Student Mentorship Literary Journal Editing Academic Support Curriculum Support