Pattie Macurdy, Author at Writers Alliance of Gainesville

17 Jul 2019

Self-Actualization Through Writing

by Pattie Macurdy | posted in: Writer's Life / Writer's Notebook | 3

Psychology students will remember Abraham Maslow’s theory of self-actualization. Maslow believed human physiological needs such as oxygen, food, and water must be met first, before the need for safety and security. Next comes the need for love and belonging to community. Then self-esteem or pride in achievements can be addressed. … Read More

13 Feb 2019

Street Teams

by Pattie Macurdy | posted in: Marketing | 4

I recently volunteered to be on Ran Pyle’s street team. Why? “Street Teams” was the focus at an early December Marketing Coalition meeting. During the discussion led by Skipper Hammond, members were encouraged be on a street team. If I was going to be hawking somebody’s book, I wanted to … Read More

9 May 2018

Testimonials to the Writing Life: What WAG Means to Me

by Pattie Macurdy | posted in: WAG Membership, Writer's Life / Writer's Notebook, Writing Groups | 7

In 2015, my 89-year-old best woman friend died unexpectedly. Concurrently, my 87-year-old gentleman friend and I had a spat about politics and stopped seeing each other. To fill the new void in my life, I joined WAG as an 86th-birthday gift to myself. It was my decision not to sit … Read More

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