People will believe what they want to craft a story that fits their narrative. Sometimes not engaging is the best response.
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How Re-Reading My Own Journals Helped Me Break Out of Writer’s Block
Deep in writer's block, I wondered if my career was done. Here's how rereading my childhood journals changed that.
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Writing Emotions to Create Connections with Readers
At a writing camp when I was 15, a professor told me that when I deeply cared about a subject, it reflected in my writing. But when I was disinterested, the writing became flat. At the time, it felt like a biting criticism of my work. I was ashamed that…
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It’s Not Easy Being a Writer with Older Children
I am a writer with older children. As they've grown, I've shifted how and when I write about them. But what now?
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Book Review: The Short List by David Ackert
A book review of The Short List by David Ackert written by author Sarah Walker Caron aimed at writers and communicators.
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5 Tips for Getting Your Writing Published in New Publications
Interested in getting published in new publications? These tips from thought leaders will help you get started.
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5 Things I Always Tell My Journalism Students About Editing
Wondering about editing? Here are 5 things I always tell my journalism students about editing (plus a bonus tip!). When I joined The Bangor Daily News in 2014, I had already worked as an editor at several publications in various functions. I’d assigned and edited a whole magazine, knew the…
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Maybe I Just Wanted to Be Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart has built a storied career spanning decades and mediums. As I look back, I realize maybe I just wanted to be Martha Stewart.
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When I Am Weightless
In the water, time washes away. Worries are diluted. There’s just my strong, weightless body and laps that I lose count of.
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My John Bender
Maybe we’re all a little John Bender. Acting out to see what happens, pushing back against the rules, insulting everyone and no one.