As writers we write, we edit, and revise, and edit again and . . . you know the cycle. There are deadlines for submitting manuscripts, articles, and some deadlines we self-imposed; newsletters, blog posts, and all the social media we engage in. As writers, we read. We read for pleasure, to expand our vocabulary, and to help shape our writing in ways we never imagined. Don’t let anyone tell you writing is easy! But what about journaling? I’ve read so many articles on how to,

As 2022 comes to an end, consider what words has God used in your life this year. Read what others have said below about their best advice in an article by Melissa Kirsch . Is there anything you would add? I like to remind myself that my track record for getting through bad days is 100 percent, and that’s pretty good. — Hudson, San Diego In your closet and your life, subtract whenever you add. — Mary Shanklin, Winter Garden, Fla. From the “Ten Percent Happier” podcast: Stop

Diversity in literature is, in part, about representation—who’s telling the stories and who stories are told about. Multicultural literature serves many purposes, but its greatest accomplishment is its ability to bring people closer together, regardless of culture and ethnicity. Here are six reasons why everyone should read diverse books. 1. Reading Diverse Books can Help Build Bridges Diverse books aren’t just for the diverse. They are for all of us. Books are more powerf

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, I want to share some websites with you. "Every society needs educated people, but the primary responsibility of educated people is to bring wisdom back into the community and make it available to others so that the lives they are leading make sense." Vine Deloria, Jr ~ an author, theologian, historian, and activist for Native American rights Indigenous Literature and Why It’s Important https://www.excal.on.ca/arts/2022/01/27/indigen