by J.M. Lacey | Feb 16, 2025 | Writing
Were you ever read to when you were younger, by a parent, guardian, teacher, or grandmother? The stories we heard had an impact on us, whether positive or negative. And really, the reader had an impression on us as well. For example, my mother read me the stories of...
by J.M. Lacey | Feb 2, 2025 | Writing
In the world of authors, there are usually two kinds of writers: outliners and pantsers. Outliners are writers who, before they compose their novel, article, or other story, create an outline to keep them moving in the right direction. Pantsers are writers who sit...
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...
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