The writer KRISTI COULTER

Seattle-based Kristi – whose newfound sobriety led to her debut collection of essays Nothing Good Can Come From This – writes about the first year of opening up her marriage on page 72. What’s your

most unusual writing habit? ‘I edit my first draft by typing the entire manuscript from scratch again. It unlocks new ideas.’ What advice would you give your younger self? ‘Stop drinking now. You don’t need alcohol to lead a fun, adventurous life.’