by J.M. Lacey | Jan 19, 2025 | Writing
Grants are the go-to for nonprofit organizations. After all, the money is out there waiting to land on the right program. The funders desire to partner with organizations seeking to grow the greater good of the community and beyond. But did you know that grant funds...
by J.M. Lacey | Dec 22, 2024 | Writing
Back when I was in elementary school (there is no need to do the math), I always looked forward to English class (go figure). One of the many exercises we were given was when our teacher shared a photograph, an image, or wrote a phrase on the blackboard that we then...
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,...
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