Commitments and Accomplishments The beginning of the schoolyear can be the beginning of new commitments and new projects. Likewise, the beginning of the year, can bring the same. However, […]

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My Presentation for SIIL Ostomy this SundayI am an ostomate and an ambassador for Madrid-based SIIL Ostomy, and this coming Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 12:00 ET, I’ll be giving a presentation for […]

Indexing Basics Indexing is a form of writing — probably the only form of writing in which the goal is to get the reader out of your creation as soon as possible. A c […]

Book Review: Speak Her Name 2025 NAIWE Narrative Nonfiction Winner   Author: Mary Jumbelic As a newly retired expert forensic pathologist, Dr. Mary Jumbelic is pulled into […]

Days to Celebrate in June June 1: National Say Something Nice Day. Make the day pleasant for someone by saying something nice. June 2: National Leave the Office Early Day. This […]

The Last Word (and how to find your own) So there you are. Searching on Amazon or in the library for books on writing. Surely there’s a book that can tell you how and what to write. It will l […]

Shifting from Goals to Intentions: A Helpful Approach for ADHD Writers When you have ADHD, writing can result in a lot of stress. You may love ‘being’ a writer, brainstorming ideas, even editing, but getting words on the […]

Making Your Book Stand Out When an author publishes their book, the author has completed a noteworthy project that deserves to be recognized. However, many books are published each […]

Book Review: The Pale Flesh of Wood 2025 NAIWE Literary Fiction Winner   Author: Elizabeth Tucker A longer book than average, The Pale Flesh of Wood sits at exactly 300 pages, and […]

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The Writing Book That Changed Me: If You Want to Write by Brenda Ueland I can’t remember when I first encountered the writing book that changed me. I distinctly remember purchasing my own copy from the Quality Paperback B […]

Days to Celebrate in May May: National Get Caught Reading Month. Wherever you go, the campaign challenges you to get caught reading. May 1: National Mother Goose Day. This day […]