Why I'm Thankful to Be a Writer
People talk about the problems of pursuing a writing career. But there are many reasons Why I'm Thankful to Be a Writer!
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Melissa Gouty
Jan 21, 20235 min
How Older Women Writers Prove that It's Never Too Late to Gain Success
Creativity doesn't disappear as you age. Older women writers are proving that it's never too late to gain success.
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Melissa Gouty
Aug 31, 20226 min
Three Great "Reads" in Honor of "We Love Memoirs" Day
Reading other people's stories helps us know that we are not alone. August 31 is National "We Love Memoirs" Day. In honor, here are 3 reads!
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Melissa Gouty
Apr 4, 20213 min
How to Be More Creative: Let Your Words Misbehave a la Mary Oliver
Take it from award-winning poet, Mary Oliver. Too much planning can kill creativity. Let your words run wild to reach creative nirvana.
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Melissa Gouty
Apr 4, 20214 min
3 Lessons from the Incomparable Maya AngelouÂ
I was lucky enough to hear Maya Angelou in person, an unforgettable experience. Her work has influenced my writing, my world, and my life.
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Melissa Gouty
Mar 13, 20215 min
How a Daily Reading Habit Makes You More Creative Than a Daily Writing Habit
Every writer hears the standard advice: Write every day. But if they don't also READ every day, they can't be successful.
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Melissa Gouty
Feb 27, 20215 min
Why Great Authors Often Choose to Write With Pencils
Writers have a process, a routine, a way of getting their creative mojo flowing. For many, their muse speaks best when they hold a pencil.
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Melissa Gouty
Feb 25, 20216 min
Need Spiritual Sustenance? Read the Novel, Gilead, to See the Power of Faith
Gilead is a tribute to the skill of a writer who created a literary work that is readable, relatable, and wondrous all at the same time.
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Melissa Gouty
Nov 30, 20204 min
7 Activities To Keep You Moving When Your Writing's At a Standstill
You CAN work without writing Brain blocks and brain breaks Ever had a day when the words are stuck like Gorilla Glue to the inside of...
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Melissa Gouty
Oct 1, 20207 min
The Challenge of Finding -- and Giving -- Honest Feedback
Finding honest feedback is hard. You have to find readers who are willing to read. They’re capable of language skills. They're honest.
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