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Text me. or text me

September 25, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Don't sweat punctuation… Michelle Markowitz, co-author of Hey Ladies!: The Story of 8 Best Friends, 1 Year, and Way, Way Too Many Emails, a book about off-the-rails group messages, is quoted in the … Continue reading >>

I or Me: how to tell which to use

April 17, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

It’s not I - believe me! I overheard one of the moonshiners on the Discovery channel TV show say, ”Billy trusted Joe and I to keep the mash warm.” What kind of highfalutin' language is that for a … Continue reading >>

Dress like a Poet for National Poetry Month

April 3, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

The Red Scarf: A dear poet friend laughed as she told me the story of feeling a little chilly went she went to the gym. She wore her red scarf while working out, just until she warmed up. Someone … Continue reading >>

Writing Morally Grey Characters: Tips from crime writer Charles Salzberg

March 27, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Please enjoy this guest post written by Charles Salzberg, journalist, teacher and author of detective and crime fiction, as well as numerous works of nonfiction: Rather than risk boredom, why not … Continue reading >>

Writers, Respect What You Do

March 13, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

As if... When I was an aspiring writer, I didn’t always prioritize my work. One conversation changed that. Years ago, I told my therapist I often felt guilty when I was writing. He drew … Continue reading >>

The best words ever

January 2, 2023 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Banished words At the end of the day, we can circle back for a deep dive into the new normal. Oops, those words are from last year’s banished list! No worries because the supply chain of banished … Continue reading >>

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