By Mandy Howard. Over the last several years, I’ve become accustomed to grief. The end of a marriage. The heartbreaking decision to say goodbye to a beloved pet. The diagnosis of a dear friend. The elimination of an entire department at work. These moments, though hard, are punctuated and poignant. Whether or not people say the right thing, there is language for them. Often accompanied by cards or casseroles, these moments announce themselves.
By Elaine Klonicki. As several others have mentioned in their posts on this blog, one of the benefits of joining TAF is the opportunity to meet other writers. Although we started as a nonfiction group, over the years, we have morphed into an organization for all types of writers. I find it fascinating to talk with folks who work in other genres and learn about their craft.
By Don Vaughan. Triangle Association of Freelancers has been fortunate to host some truly amazing presenters at our Write Now! conferences over the years: writers, editors, and novelists with decades of experience who blew attendees away with their insights and expertise. All have been inspiring, but some were especially memorable. Let’s talk about Write Now!’s Greatest Hits.
By Mike Rumble. I was serving as an assistant account executive at MarketSmart Advertising, working on the Subway restaurants account. Although I enjoyed my job, I was beginning to develop a passion for writing but needed inspiration and direction on how to take it to the next level.