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Welcome back to the Alive and Writing Book Club! We’ve read the book, Boundaries by Cloud and Townsend, and are ready to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly (cue music). Join us…
Will an in-depth book study with the Alive and Writing co-hosts make you a better writer? Possibly. It will certainly help your mental health improve. This year, Chautona, April, and Clark…
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Writing is tough, being an author is tougher. Here at Alive and Writing, we take a closer look at all the challenges we all face as authors, including issues with mental health, time management, professionalism,…