I was reading my twice-weekly post from The Marginalian by Maria Popova and Maria in her first article of the post called “The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows: Uncommonly Lovely Invented Words for What We Feel but Cannot Name.” started with this quote:  Words are events, they do things, change things. They transform both speaker and hearer; […]

 Here are some ideas to help seniors and other bloggers overcome writer’s block and enhance their writing productivity and quality. Set SMART goals. SMART is an acronym that stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. By setting SMART goals, you can create a clear roadmap for your writing projects and track your progress effectively. […]

A week ago I returned to a manuscript that had been in a file folder for nearly a year.  I had put it aside for various and sundry reasons.  For those who don’t follow my blog, I’m working  on the sixth book in the John Ross Boomer Lit series.  I confess that it’s been a […]