By Theresa Parker Pierce @rowanhistory When I am giving a tour or other presenting to groups, people often ask how I got started. They say, “I would love doing this.” So, here is my short answer. Walk into your local museum and ask, “Do you take volunteers?” Twenty-three years ago,…

by Maggie Wallem Rowe  Since you’re taking a few moments to read this post, it’s safe to assume you’ve got all the time in the world to pursue your calling as a writer, right? Wrong. If you’re anything like me, there aren’t enough hours in the day to take advantage…

 by Jody Allen It was a typical day of running errands. I found myself at the catchall store, Walmart, in search of a housewarming gift for friends. I clanked my rickety cart to the Garden Center in hopes of finding just the right flower that said, “Welcome to your new…

By Debb Hackett @debb_hackett The heady sent of pumpkin spice is in the air, in some places, it’s even a little chilly (not so much in others yet), and children are hitting the books. The NFL season is underway and these things in combination tell us one thing—fall semesters have…

@VBDavis11 Last month I began sharing ways Writers can Overcome Stress and Fatigue. I went in-depth with #1 - Cold Showers. Today we pick up with tips 2-4. 2. Cutting out carbs I am in no way, shape, or form a dietician. In fact, I’ve spent most of my life…

by Cindy Sproles @CindyDevoted We writers are an army all our own. Conferences rise up, and we march gallantly to the registration desk to enlist. Once we've mounted our trusty steeds and made our way to boot camp, it happens. We begin to assume. Assuming isn't bad because the conference…