1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (636+ words) I survived the terrifying Central Texas tornadoes in 2024. I sat in the bathtub in the pitch dark with a metal bowl on my head, praying panic prayers while the hail pelted the roof, sounding like a herd of cattle. The…...

5+ hour, 32+ min ago  (195+ words) View All posts by Connie Pan Every April since 1996, National Poetry Month arrives to praise the importance of poets and poetry. For 30 years, poetry enthusiasts have spent the spring month celebrating in a multitude of ways. Some people write a…...

12+ hour, 45+ min ago  (12+ words) Writing Success Literature with AI: A New Side Hustle on Amazon'Tech Flow...

16+ hour, 21+ min ago  (559+ words) Dennis Patrick Slattery is Emeritus professor in Mythological Studies at Pacifica Graduate Institute in Carpinteria, Calif. and a resident of New Braunfels. Some weeks ago, my copy of The Thoughts of Thoreau containing excerpts from many of his journals and…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (476+ words) Whether used for academic purposes, for entertainment or as a way to unwind, creative writing provides a source of connection for students at Oakland University. On Thursday, April 2, the Creative Writing Club held an Open Mic Night in the Lake…...

15+ hour, 16+ min ago  (154+ words) I don't usually ask like this, but I'm going to be honest. This wasn't a book I planned to write. It came from trying to make sense of something that didn't feel clear while I was in it. Where conversations…...

1+ day, 39+ min ago  (372+ words) Posted by Carl Nordgren | Apr 8, 2026 | Columns, Exploring Your Creative Genius, Town Square Exploring Your Creative Genius: Episode 154 In this week's show I repeat an offer I've made before: I would love to do a free creativity workshop for your non-profit'your…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (172+ words) The Central Commission for Propaganda and Mass Mobilization has urged provinces and cities to intensify activities for Book and Reading Culture Day and ensure equal access to books for all communities. In recent years, the development of reading culture has…...

20+ hour, 45+ min ago  (298+ words) I have been a writer and author for over 60 years. I got paid $100. 00 for a story I wrote for a magazine when I was 19 years old. I made more money on my articles and finally wrote a book on Satanism…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (173+ words) Have you ever wondered how an ordinary person becomes a published novelist? Well, I've got the answer for you. Actually, I've got 47 answers for you. For almost two decades, I've been privileged to be a member of an organization composed…...