Guidelines for pitching a publication can be perplexing — what does it all mean? — When I began writing articles for magazines in 2011, reading thes guidelines were a challenge. Codes such as clips, query, SASE, on spec, kill fee, and even pitch, just to name a few, were foreign to me. Since 2020, when everything was shutdown, and some jobs had to be performed…

Why not “own it,” instead of continuously carrying the burden on your back? — Everyone of us on this earth has been in a situation where we’ve erred, offended someone (either intentional or unintentional), or had an accident. It’s in our nature to feel guilt, shame, and remorse. As an offender, the right thing to do is apologize, which can be a difficult action…

But I was never told how to eat Once I realized that any type of food was not acceptable, since some foods possess empty calories — foods that totally lack nutrition, I was on a mission to feed my body whole, nutrient-rich foods. As I mentioned in part one of this post, I began shopping the produce section…

Targeted student loan debt relief won’t cut it — there are still student loan debt-holders who voted the current administration into the White House — still living on the POTUS’ promise, which has yet to be delivered — Americans who voted the new administration into the White House, are the same voters who are in financial dire straits hoping, and pleading for the POTUS to deliver on his promise, to eliminate student-loan debt.

It’s a shame my grass and my fence were too! — I know this doesn’t sound credible. But, yes, it is true. It’s also sinful, shameful, downright outlandish, and foolish. It’s sinful because, God commands us to “love our neighbor…,” but instead, hate is demonstrated. It’s shameful, when we shun another human being and/or anything associated with them…all humans are created…

That equates to 2.5 hours @ $224 per hour — You can do it too! — I know you’re probably wondering, how was I able to make money without writing a single word, when this platform is about writing, writers, and writing to provide readers with information? Well, the latter is where I am — to inform you of how I made $224 in an hour…

Don’t allow your writing career get you caught-up in a health crisis — During COVID, I began writing full-time, around eight to ten hours a day. At that time, I became engrossed, so much so, that I sat the entire time. No food, nothing to drink, and maybe just one bathroom break, only if it were urgent. Not one part of what I…