Sunday Series: Julia Gimbel on Why I Write

In this Sunday Series, you’ll meet writers new and seasoned as they share what inspires them to put #PenToPaper. This week, welcome Julia Gimbel, who writes about the desire to write and, more importantly, the need. *Image of sepia photo and army effects by jesse orrico on Unsplash For me, it has rarely been about wanting to write, it’s been about having …

Sunday Series: Kathy Collins on Why I Write

For the next several Sundays, I’d like to introduce you to writers new and seasoned as they share what inspires them to put #PenToPaper. This week, meet Kathy Collins, an amazing flash nonfiction writer from the west coast. (This is her second publication!) Where there is smoke there is fire. As a kid, I devoured …

Guest Post: Marjorie Pagel on Poetry & Writing

In Milwaukee writing circles, Marjorie Pagel needs no introduction. She is a powerhouse with the pen (I’ve seen her in action), diving into writing with little hesitation, bringing amazing insight to the page, and then publishing great poems and stories. Today she guest posts, sharing about her long relationship with writing while introducing us to …