Katharine's Writer's Block

Millennials, like me, grew up with some unique cultural experiences. While we indulged in the earliest, if not the best, years of...

I’ve often thought of myself as a better writer than a public speaker, which I’m sure is interesting considering my previous ambitions for teaching. I have a natural tendency to shyness, introversion, and occasional anxiety and/or attention deficiency. If I had to rise to the occasion, I would, but I would just need ample time and preparation first. I’m definitely not alone and you’re not either if you relate. Studies have shown that around seventy-five percent of people hav

In 1979, video killed the radio star . The one-hit wonder reflected on the impending shifts in music and music entertainment at the time. Its music video inaugurated the then-new MTV network. I wouldn’t be surprised to find the song among “oldies” playlists one of these days. It is a little dated, but it's still interesting to keep around. Older forms of writing and communication are the same way. While we have MacBooks and Chromebooks, we still have physical, paper notebook

Is there a writer in your life? What kind of gifts would be liked by one gifted with an affinity for words? Here are recommendations from...

Have you ever thought about the phrase, “The pen is mightier than the sword”? It implies that the written word can be more effective than...

As established in a previous lesson , fifty thousand words is a general minimum for a novel. Believe it or not, many writing enthusiasts strive to meet that mark within a month during an event called National Novel Writing Month (or NaNoWriMo), held every November since 1999. More than just a numeric goal, NaNoWriMo gives interested participants free access to resources that foster community, accountability, and creative development. When a new project is in the works, a new

How do I decide what to cook? The things that either I or my husband like are a good place to start. I narrow down the options further...

One small task in my full-time job is to review resumes. I do so to make sure potential training staff meet the state’s criteria for...

I kept diaries as an adolescent. I imagine them as something like a rite of passage, a tradition practiced during certain stages of life....

Poetry is a blend of art and written or spoken word. It’s often evocative; centered on strong images, memories, or feelings. In the...