by J.M. Lacey | Dec 8, 2024 | Writing
Writing a thank you card is one of my favorite items to write. I enjoy the entire process — choosing the special note card, drafting my appreciation before I handwrite it on the stationery, and crafting the message to uplift the recipient. My goal is to make the...
by J.M. Lacey | Dec 2, 2024 | Writing
Not long ago I wrote about how important it is for writers to be excellent editors. It’s true that mistakes happen, especially if you have a lot of people reviewing your work and making their own suggested edits. And it’s worse when these people have no clue how to...
by J.M. Lacey | Oct 6, 2024 | Writing
Sports and I have never had a good relationship. I tried volleyball, kickball and softball in school. Um, no. Ballet was about the only sport I could do because it was structured. Enter golf. I would never have pictured myself whacking a ball again, let alone forcing...
by J.M. Lacey | Aug 9, 2024 | Writing
When I originally wrote this article for my “Writer Authentic” e-newsletter subscribers (July 2023), I was nearly two weeks into my bout with COVID-19. To say this halted everything I do in my life is an understatement. And for any of you who have,...
by J.M. Lacey | Jul 14, 2024 | Writing
I’m newly obsessed with the latest History Channel documentary: “How Disney Built America.” All the documentaries on the foods, brands, toys, etc., that “built America” fascinate me and I truly wish I was that genius to come up with something amazing. But I digress....
by J.M. Lacey | Jun 30, 2024 | Writing
Lately I’ve been pitching various news and media outlets with article ideas. Although I have no control over whether they will think my idea is a good fit for them or the timing is right, I still get them out there. One thing (among many) I have learned is that...
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