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  • Four Reasons to Write Short Stories

    Four Reasons to Write Short Stories

    Photos can be poignant, powerful, or precious glimpses of a moment in time. Each one tells a story. And usually, the story is more than the caption you might see beneath the photo. Far more. There are photos that strike us with awe at the power of nature, like this one: Some photos strike us Read more

  • Is It Too Late to Launch a Work-from-Home Career?

    Is It Too Late to Launch a Work-from-Home Career?

    The coronavirus pandemic did more to change the workplace than require heightened hygiene in the office. I know … You’re tired of reading articles about the pandemic. But when it comes to changes in our overall approach to work and career, the coronavirus turned a lot of things upside down. If you’ve heard about the great Read more

  • Book Review of “Book Proposals That Sell” by W. Terry Whalin

    Book Review of “Book Proposals That Sell” by W. Terry Whalin

    I just read “Book Proposals That Sell” by W. Terry Whalin. And here’s the one-sentence review: If you are a writer – especially if you are a writer aspiring to be a traditionally published author one day – this book is extremely helpful and informative. And here’s the longer book review of Book Proposals That Read more

  • The Wondrous Gift of Writing

    The Wondrous Gift of Writing

    Books were taunting me. They’d never taunted me before. Fascinated me, yes. I loved books. Every writer does, right? You know the joke, “Never trust a skinny cook.” The same goes for authors … I’m dubious about writers and authors who don’t like to read. As a child, I loved the hush of a library. Read more

  • The Most Important Element of a Good Story

    The Most Important Element of a Good Story

    I generally avoid making statements like, “This is the most important aspect of a story,” or “This is the most vital ingredient to building a good blog.” Why? Because I understand there are so many dynamics involved in creating a good work of literature or art. There is so much more at play than just Read more

  • The Challenge of Organization as an Author

    The Challenge of Organization as an Author

    If you’re a writer, you are probably also a reader. You love reading. You could spend hours every day reading. I often spend hours reading each day – more for editing work and school than pleasure (leisure reading is a rare activity of mine these days) … But even reading as part of my work Read more