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‘Origins’ Book Review
Book Review of Origins How Earth’s History Shaped Human History Origins: How Earth’s History Shaped Human History, Lewis Dartnell, Basic Books, NY, 2019, 287 Pages. ‘Origins’ isn’t Just for … Read more
‘Entangled Life’ Book Review
Book Review: ‘Entangled Life’ How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures You think you don’t need a book about fungi, but you do. Honestly, … Read more
Please Don’t Buy Me Presents, Unless…
GreenHoliday Gift Guide For Those Who Don’t Want You to Buy Them Presents You Don’t Need to Buy Me a Gift When you consider the “me” in this … Read more
Review: ‘The Birdman of Koshkonong’
Book Review The Birdman of Koshkonong: The Life of Naturalist Thure Kumlien Marth Bergland plucks Kumlien from obscurity and sets him next to Wisconsin naturalists John Muir, Increase Lapham, … Read more
A Great Winter Read: Indian Creek Chronicles
A Great Winter Read Indian Creek Chronicles: A Winter Alone in the Wilderness by Pete Fromm Indian Creek Chronicles: A Winter Alone in the Wilderness, by Pete Fromm, Picador. Readers … Read more
We Need to Talk about Food Security and a Network of Protectors
We Need to Talk about Food Security and a Network of Protectors Growing threats to rivers and waterways put at least a third of the world’s food production at … Read more
Creative Writing Study: Your Guide to Authorship on Your Terms
Creative Writing Study: Your Guide to Authorship on Your Terms The creative writing journey begins with a chosen step You might open a blank document or crack open your … Read more
How to Write an Authentic Memoir
How to Write an Authentic Memoir:Â Three Powerful Strategies That Keep Readers Hooked Transform your life story from predictable to powerful by mastering the essential elements of authentic memoir … Read more
Pantser or Plotter
Pantser or Plotter? Finding the Sweet Spot Between Spontaneity and Structure in Creative Writing Some writers meticulously plan every step of their story before typing a single sentence, earning … Read more
‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ and Lessons about Characterization
Writing a Memoir: What Remarkably Bright Creatures Can Teach Us About Characters That Engage Readers In memoir writing, crafting compelling characters is an essential skill. While memoirs are grounded in truth … Read more
WRITE OPINION
Your Voice Matters: WHY YOU SHOULD WRITE OPINION PIECES Write opinion pieces, because thoughtful, human communications are more crucial than ever. Our nation is divided. Strong voices tell you … Read more
The Literary Memoir
Make Lasting Meaning From Your Life  Write a Literary Memoir The Art of the Literary Memoir: Storytelling for Troubled Times The literary memoir serves as an amalgam of personal … Read more
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Video Essay
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Video Essay on Hate Arnold Schwarzenegger’s video essay: A Recorded Personal Essay This video essay by Arnold Schwarzenegger startled me. As an admirer of the essays of … Read more
Create a Family Cookbook
Create a Family Cookbook: Turning Memories Into Tangible Treasures I’ve always been enamored by the power of words to enhance the meaning of lived experience. I treasure handwritten letters … Read more
Spineless Decorating: Disrespect and Punishment
Spineless Decorating: Stop Punishing Your Books I just saw a decorating a post with a bookshelf hiding all the spines and displaying the edges of pages. Someone could … Read more
Book Women of Kentucky
Let’s Celebrate the Packhorse Librarians also Known as The Book Women The Book Women of Kentucky: Igniting Minds During the Great Depression Set against the bleak days of the … Read more
Show and Tell In Personal Essay Writing
Find the Magic of Show and Tell in the Personal Essay Writers have been told to “show, don’t tell.” This advice, while useful in many contexts, can be limiting … Read more
Master Personal Essay Writing
Crafting Compelling Narratives: Master How to Write Personal Essays Create meaning from experience and analysis by weaving your narratives into personal essays that resonate with readers. Let’s unravel the … Read more