Monthly Archives: July 2020

Some writers take a long time to find their stride and some stories take a long time to blossom. Consider Sue Monk Kidd, author of The Secret Life of Bees. While Sue has gone on to write more novels, her … Continue reading →

This lovely poem comes to us from Susan Dahlinger, who shared it at a recent Poetry Appreciation Group: In the Fourth of July Parade Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer Right down the middle of main street the woman with the long red … Continue reading →

A gathering of writerly advice to inspirit and encourage us all through the day: “A good story is one that ends with the acquisition of knowledge.”   Toni Morrison “It’s none of their business that you have to learn to write. … Continue reading →

An inspiring reality: Courage can be learned. A case in point: When bomb disposal experts were interviewed on why they were selected, the results were startlingly clear — extraordinary courage wasn’t a requirement. Ordinary people, once they gained the technical … Continue reading →

“You’ve got to get to the stage in life where going for it is more important than winning or losing.”   Arthur Ashe Winning and losing. We hear so much about them all the time. In sports. In business. In life. … Continue reading →

“Peter K. Hixson (1947-2007) was a much-beloved client of Writer’s Relief. In his writing, he was never afraid to tackle important issues, but he also had a lyrical and playful outlook. With funding from Peter’s estate, additional contributions from family … Continue reading →

“The race is not always to the swift but to those who keep on running.”   Author Unknown Author unknown. Well, whoever he or she is, this person may have been a writer. Surely, we can all do with a reminder … Continue reading →

July Elizabeth Barrett Browning The little cares that fretted me, I lost them yesterday Among the fields above the sea, Among the winds at play; Among the lowing of the herds, The rustling of the trees, Among the singing of … Continue reading →

On the wings of Independence Day, it seems only fitting to declare my own Declaration of Independence as a writer.  As a source of inspiration, the July 4, 1776 version is unbeatable. What could be more compelling than these bold, … Continue reading →

Did you ever put down a book after finishing it and find yourself so engaged in the world it created that you end up rereading it right away, just to see how the author managed such magic? That’s what happened … Continue reading →