Brenda Ueland
Brenda Ueland was a writer, journalist, and writing teacher born in Minnesota.
She attended Barnard College and spent much of her adult life in New York before returning to Minnesota.
Ueland came from a progressive family; her father was a prominent lawyer and judge, while her mother was a suffragette.
This upbringing influenced Ueland's feminist views and independent spirit.
She lived by the principles of truth-telling and following her desires.
Ueland is best known for her book "If You Want to Write," which encourages creativity and self-expression.
Her approach to writing and life emphasized authenticity and individual voice.
