March 19, 2026
2026-03-19T19:00:00
Malibu Library Speaker Series - Anne Lamott & Neal Allen
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Anne Lamott and Neal Allen discuss their new book, Good Writing: 36 Ways to Improve Your Sentences. The book offers an intimate look at how Anne and Neal collaborate in writing, editing, and life together. With humor, warmth, and wisdom, they speak to audiences seeking relief from political anxiety, help navigate creative roadblocks, and offer practical ways to manage life's everyday gremlins.
Neal Allen is a writer, spiritual coach, and speaker. He is the author of Shapes of Truth and Better Days. A former journalist and corporate executive, he holds master's degrees in political science and Eastern classics.
Anne Lamott is the author of seven novels, as well as several bestselling books of nonfiction, including Operating Instructions, an account of life as a single mother during her son's first year; Some Assembly Required: A Journal of My Son's First Son; and the classic book on writing, Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life.