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This little cartoon, although funny, is also sadly true. As a writer, I know for a fact that I would never have pursued a creative career had not a couple of supportive teachers urged me on.

This is much more true than is comfortable to admit.

I embrace change, including technology and all that it offers. However, discernment and the ability to judge are provinces of human beings. Compassion belongs to the human heart.

Here's a recent interview with one half of our creative team.

Some amazing news from author Irmgarde Brown. We congratulate her.

Ever wonder why some would post:
"Add these numbers together..."
"What was your first car..."
"Fish names containing the letter 'a'..." They are using a lazy method to improve their "Edge Rank" algorithm. And unfortunately, it works. They can get thousands of responses especially when people see their friends have answered the question. The Edge Rank Formula is:
Rank = Affinity x Weight x Decay (see formula below) Other less sleazy methods of improving Edge Rank are:
1. Get More Likes on Your Facebook Page (Helps Affinity)
2. Post Great Content (Helps Affinity & Weight)
3. Encourage & Respond to FB Messages (Helps Affinity)
4. Post Visually Appealing Content (Helps Weight)
5. Post Questions & Fill-in-the-blanks (Helps Weight)
6. Ask for Likes, Comment & Shares (Helps Weight)
7. Plan your Posts
First thing in the morning between 6-8am
During Lunch time 11am-1pm
After "work" hours 6-9pm.

Writing a book is a great first step. Then comes everything else.

Author Irmgarde Brown is on the road with her riveting new book, Sister Jane.

Author Irmgarde Brown is launching her new book, Sister Jane.

When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.

New Release from SereyJones ...
Sister Jane by Irmgarde Brown.
"All her life, Jane believes she is small-town ordinary. . . until she isn’t. Some people brand her a witch because of the cat while others believe she has a demon. Her family thinks she’s ready for the nursing home, and the down-and-out reporter assumes she’s a fake. But nobody, including Jane, can figure out how she does it: heal the sick. All the sick. All the time. Is it a gift of God? The Church is divided. Then, everything erupts when the foreigners arrive along with the government people and the scientists. Will Jane become a pawn or save herself?" https://amzn.to/3gi84JC

Natalie Stahl is what I call a "natural" writer. Her words always have impact, as is evidenced in her book Aisles for Miles: My Years as a Nuptial Concierge/Wedding Doula.  Her writer's blog contains this jewel.

Author Tom Franklin (Leadership: Where Busikness Ethics Begin) presents an enlightened view as to how social media could work, but doesn't.

The important thing is to write. Get those words committed to either paper or something digital -- even your phone. Editing can come later. Your ideas are precious.

Next to a good editor, somebody who can keystroke is prized by a writer.

At least he knew to ask!

About that book you've been carrying around in your head...It wants out.

Don't ever give up on your writing!

A few well-chosen words can be powerful.

Every writer waits in silent agony for a rejection like this.