Monthly Archives: June 2020

I love  dipping into random piles and finding a book filled with helpful writing ideas. Writers at Work, a collection of Paris Review interviews, is chock full of writing tips. In the introduction, Malcolm Cowley identifies “four stages in the … Continue reading →

If you have a self-published book you’ve labored long and hard on, you may want to consider entering the well-established sixth annual North Street competition for self-published books, sponsored by Winning Writers and co-sponsored by BookBaby and Carolyn Howard-Johnson, the … Continue reading →

In these trying times, finding ways to keep ourselves uplifted and energized isn’t easy, but it’s more important than ever for our work and our mindset. A few easy energizers:* Stretch slowly:  Moving even just a little more than usual … Continue reading →

“Human beings are made of flesh and blood, and a miracle fiber called courage.”   George Patton “All serious daring starts from within.”   Eudora Welty Wow! Bringing together General Patton and the diminutive, elfin Eudora Welty on the same page – … Continue reading →

An encore presentation of the musical Les Mis on PBS reminded me just how enduring Victor Hugo’s story is. The performances were stunning and the songs — by turns quiet and stormy, uplifting and heartrending. I love this musical. I’m … Continue reading →