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Tech took a front seat at RootsTech this year, specifically, generative AI. But at the end of the day, the “root” of RootsTech was all
Story endings
Lately I have been intensively noodling on a philosophical idea related to story endings. It is this: when you tell your personal story, it changes
5 Tips for writing about friendship
Some great question prompts center on writing about friendship. If you are working on your autobiography, life story, or memoir, the role of friends can
Make a ‘Stop Doing’ List
(This blog post was written last year, and it felt like the right time to share it again. The manuscripts I mention in it are
Read the words out loud: a writing step we never miss
One of the best days for me in any writing project is the read-aloud session. I’ve found that if you want to experience something really
How to start or boost a journal writing habit
What style of journal writing is best for you? What are the benefits of journaling? For starters, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs reports that
Loss, Struggles, Holidays and Making Sense of it all
Depression at holidays is no joke. It’s a real thing and a struggle that hits nearly every family in a different way. Sickness, job loss,
Eleven of my favorite things – Christmas ideas
Each year, I share a few of my favorite things as gift ideas. I hope you enjoy this quick round-up. (Note: please excuse typos –
Story structure – Strengthen any story with these tips and examples
This article explains the basics of story structure using The Sound of Music as the main example, followed by a short personal example, and ending