Over 90 short stories, prose, memoirs, essays, and poetry are contained in this “Developmental Anthology,” a richly diverse, creative ensemble by the Off Campus Writer’s Workshop (OCWW) community. The collection from forty-nine authors and fifteen poets, is composed of a vast array of interpretations on overcoming obstacles, including emotional friction, personal conflicts, generational disputes, and […]
Archive | June, 2023
Developing an Expert Network
We all have different gifts, talents, and strengths, but one thing we have in common is connections. Don’t believe me? Well, if you have family, friends, or neighbors, or yes, if you’re on LinkedIn, then you have connections. Now that I’ve proven that point, let’s talk about why it matters. No man (or woman) is […]
How Books Help You Ease Your Worry
Saying “no” to worry is not an easy feat. A Sage once observed that worry is almost impossible to avoid when we “live in a negative sea of human mental activity.” It’s true. Every day we’ve got millions of reasons to worry: “Will my career outlook improve?” “Will I finish my project?” “Will I make […]
The Impact Makers: Voices of Leadership
Leadership expert and podcast host, Dan Albaum has authored a unique book of collective wisdom around exceptional leadership. In this book, and on his Market Impact Insights podcast, Albaum interviews top leaders in the industry and has tapped his vast network for valuable lessons on leadership success. Some of the key areas of focus in […]
Author Q&A With Brooke Bentley
Brooke Bentley is a former television anchor and award-winning sports reporter. After graduating with a master’s in journalism from the University of Southern California, she spent two years working for the Houston Texans as a media personality and over a decade working in sports journalism. Brooke now devotes her time to championing local nonprofits, including Homemade […]
Book Craft With Ellen Polk
Ellen Polk is the founder of Ellen Edits LLC, which she started in late 2017 after graduating from Indiana University with a bachelor’s degree in English with a focus on public and professional communication and a graduate certificate in public health from IUPUI. Ellen provides copyediting and proofreading for digital content and full-length fiction and […]
Use of Quotes in a Book
Guest Post: Use of Quotes in a Book by Best-Selling Author Joseph Lewis Now and then, when you open a book and begin to read, do you ever notice some books have a quote or two before the first chapter begins? Authors might use a quote to inform or focus the reader on what his/her […]
Writer’s Corner: Intrigued By the Deep POV?
I’ve recently dug “deep” into the Deep Point Of View approach to writing, both in study and experimentally in my WIP. In doing so, I learned quickly that it’s a sacred subject amongst authors, not to be dallied with by the novice. To clarify, some of those who’ve mastered the Deep POV take offense to […]
Done Being Single: A Late Bloomer’s Guide to Love
All those looking for love should read this quirky, funny, blunt, “get ‘er done” guide to finding your happily ever after by dating and relationship coach, and podcast host, Treva Brandon Scharf. Imagine meeting your bestie for drinks. You launch into your diatribe about the ups and downs of single life, sharing your stumbles and grueling […]
Why Writing Your Life Story Matters
Guest Post by Annie Hutchison, Author of Through Dark Places: The Life Lessons and Spiritual Disciplines That Enable Miraculous Healing I know this is a difficult season. Life is chaotic, unpredictable, and hard. You have enough problems on your plate and writing down everything you’re experiencing may feel like a pointless added burden. So why […]