Today, wisdom from French writer Simone de Beauvoir: Change your life today. Don’t gamble on the future, act now, without delay.” - Simone de Beauvoir ...so if …
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365 Great Quotes from Women
Today's quote -- with an image! -- from American novelist Edith Wharton: ...because who doesn't need advice from a Pulitzer Prize winner? Meg …
365 Great Quotes from Women
Today's quote comes from Nora Ephron, author of I Fell Bad about my Neck, and responsible for just about every romantic comedy you have ever enjoyed: Above …
365 Great Quotes from Women
Today's quote is from Malala Yousafzai, who was shot in the head by the Taliban in Pakistan for simply wanting to get an education: When the whole world is …
365 Great Quotes from Women
Today is both the 1st day of the new year, and my 58th birthday -- so a double dose of renewal for me. I'm celebrating in a number of ways, including by giving …
6 Writing Tips from Crazy Fabulous Female Journalists
I'm just back from the most amazing weekend, hanging out in Roanoke Virginia with some crazy fabulous female journalists. We gathered from all over the country …
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The Art of Quitting
Lucy Jane Bledsoe is the author of the just-released A Thin Bright Line, an American love story with Cold War complications which Publisher's Weekly calls …
Wobbly Spelling
"My spelling is Wobbly. It’s good spelling but it Wobbles, and the letters get in the wrong places." - Pooh Bear, from A.A. Milne's Winnie-the Pooh Like Pooh, …
New Novel Contest with Publication for Winner
I thought those of you writing crime fiction might like to know about this email I just got from North American Review: This email is to inform you of North …
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1 Crazy Strange Writing Tip for #1ThTH
One of my favorite writing books is John Garner's The Art of Fiction. But in looking for it this morning to read once again, as I do so often, the chapter on …