Content Creation

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While I can teach content creation classes to groups or individuals and for personal or business purposes, this blog is not a class. Instead, it will give you an idea of the broad services that I provide following a free initial consultation to determine needs. Continue Reading →

Storytelling with Erika Langley

Rindgo – married to a pastor, was a deeply religious man who also was a gunrunner in the nation’s capital. The children loved him. What? I love storytelling – especially when the story is TRUE! This week, HAPPINESS was receiving a surprise email from a photojournalist who authored an article about my work with homeless people in 1991. Some of those folks were addicted to drugs and alcohol or had AIDS. Rindgo had the added disadvantage of being an amputee, the loss of his leg having resulted from diabetes. All these people became my friends as they faced many challenges with bravery and – as it turned out – with LOVE. Today’s Guest Contributor, Erika Langley, contacted me recently and sent me a copy of her article, featuring Rindgo. You can read it below; but, first, let’s learn about Erika. Continue Reading →

#vss365 #FromOneLine #prompt 2/12 – 2/19 2022

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You Don’t Have to Write Perfectly to Play #vss365 #prompt Games….Some people – and you, sometimes, – might take hours to refine the craft, but lots of us don’t have that luxury daily. Play anyway and refine later if you want to publish or just perfect your work. Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompt 2/1-2/11 2022

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The truth is I missed my morning bouts with creativity in which I usually have only 5 – 10 minutes to learn what the #vss365 #prompt is for the day. Figure out what to say in poetry or prose. Find a corresponding relevant image, and then post it. So, I did do a few to share with you. Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompt #12/19 – 12/25 2021

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My contributions to this week’s #vss365 #prompts plus more info to help artists and authors gain exposure and followers. Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompt 12/5 – 12/11 2021

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You can write something humorous, elegant, scary, or abstruse. We don’t do porn or hatred, but, except for that, whatever you want to do will work! So, get your coffee and join us! Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompt 11/28 – 12/4 2021

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Welcome, Writers and Wannabe Writers in #vss365 #prompts Word  Challenges in Poetry or Prose! #vss365 challenges take many twists and turns. It Can Happen To / For You! You never know who Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompt #10/24 – 10/30 2021

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Attention Writers and Wannabe Writers! (Poetry and Prose) There are SEVERAL fascinating and fun online word challenges in which you can participate, regardless of your skill level! Let’s grow together! Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompt 10/17 – 10/23 2021

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“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” ~ Zig Ziglar Continue Reading →

#vss365 #prompts 10/10 – 10/16 2021

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I hope more of you will join us in the #vss365 (very short stories – 365 days a year)  #prompt (the word you use when you create a Twitter-sized response in poetry or prose) challenges on Twitter! It’s for everyone Continue Reading →