Image from JDK from Pixabay by Maya SpikesExecutive Director, Triangle Association of Freelancers It’s time to look back on 2024 and the many special moments for TAF and its members. Here are some of the highlights:April marked the return of Write Now!, our popular spring writing conference. Our keynote speakers were award-winning science fiction/horror author Nicole Givens Kurtz and Writer’s Digest editor-in-chief Amy Jones.Conference sessions included: “The [...]
Photo by Mike Rumble By Mike Rumble, www.rumblesrumblings.wordpress.com Shortly after I joined TAF and became very interested in doing more writing, I had a sit down with Don and asked him, “Where is the best place to do writing?” Don’s answer was very simple, he told me, “Find a place, even just a small corner of your house, and when you find that space, decorate it in such a way that when you are in it, it will inspire you to write and create.” Not too long ago, after [...]
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay By Chanah Wizenberg October is the month of International Dyslexia Awareness. I discovered this when doing my research in preparation for my interview with Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver, prolific co-authors of the Hank Zipzer children’s book series. Many of you will remember Henry’s infamous role, Fonzie, in the 1970’s hit comedy show, Happy Days. For those who may not know who Henry Winkler is, he’s an actor, producer, and director [...]
Photos from Pixabay by jhenning and rperucho By Sarah Merritt Ryan If there is power in disclosing something that bears personal risk, the chance is that it is a story that needs to be told. With each passing year in our country, the discourse on mental health deepens. People want to understand serious mental illness better and more research is being devoted to finding the root causes of it. Editors are becoming more receptive to articles about all aspects of mental health. [...]