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Tina Turner: Life Lessons from a Trailblazer
Image by Generation Bass, PRZ-002276, CC BY 2.0, via Flickr The late rock legend’s life, music, and legacy is packed with inspiration and life lessons. I couldn’t believe it. When I heard last Wednesday that legendary rock star Tina Turner died, I was...
A Powerful Lesson for All Writers from the Recent Writers Strike
How the current writers strike helps writers and bloggers. Plus some helpful writing resources for you!
15+ Helpful Resources and Tools for Blogging Success
You didn't expect this. You knew blogging wasn’t going to be easy. But is it supposed to be this difficult? Are there tools for blogging that can make your writing process faster and easier?Sometimes you struggle to come up with an idea for your next blog post. Then...
Writers Roundup: “Reality Writes” Edition
“Oh, you’re a writer? What’s it like to be a writer?” You: “Well…” It’s hard to explain what it’s really like to write, whether you do it as a hobby, for a living, or a little bit of both. Maybe you’re reading this blog post while sitting in a beautiful meadow, with a...
Writers’ Roundup: “From Idea to Publish” Edition
Do you need help with writing a book or an essay? Are you looking for some inspiration? If so, you’ve come to the right place! This month’s collection of recent online posts that will inspire you to share your story and give you a list of helpful writing tools. Get...
Writers’ Roundup: “Do I Need an Online Portfolio?” Edition
What is the point of a career portfolio? This month’s writers’ roundup is a little different, compared to previous posts. Let’s take a closer look at a common question for many writers: “Do I need an online portfolio?” Check out two posts, both from experienced...
Are Writing Conferences Worthwhile?
Should you attend a writers’ conference? I recently went to a great writers’ conference called “Write Now!” at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, N.C. If you’ve never been to a writing conference, I highly recommend attending one, whether you’re a new writer...
Writers’ Roundup: “Spring Into Action” Edition
Writers often use spring as a time of renewal, which can include revisiting goals, starting new writing projects, and renewing commitments to ongoing projects. Here is this month’s collection of recent online posts that will help you cope with feelings of envy and...
Why “Don’t Write About Politics” is Bad Advice
“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies but the silence of our friends.” - Martin Luther King, Jr., “The Trumpet of Conscience” Steeler Lecture (November 1967) It’s been 50 years since Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s death. Many of King’s words seem...
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