Sometimes My Muse Kicks Me to the Curb. I’ve always been a writer. And it’s been both a blessing and a curse. For a long time, I ran from it as if the Hound of Heaven were after me. When I finally gave in and submitted to the call to take up … Read More
“The book you don’t read won’t help.” — Emmanuel James “Jim” Rohm, 1930-2009. American entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker. Do you remember the day you learned to read? I learned in first grade at St. John the Apostle Catholic School. “Back in the day,” kids didn’t … Read More
What’s the difference between a diary and a journal? Ask Uncle Google that question, and you’ll get dozens of different answers. Some say that a diary is more personal, while others insist that a diary records mundane events on a daily basis, while a journal is more about emotions, a … Read More
If you’re a member of one of WAG’s Critique Pods, you’ve already discovered the many benefits of sharing your work with a group. But, wait (as the commercials say), there’s more! If you’ve never tried a writers’ group, poet Bruce Niedt outlines his “7 Reasons Why You Should Be in … Read More