Jack Walker Press

books for verdant, thoughtful, and joyful living

"We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths."  Walt Disney

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Friends: Voices on the Gift of Companionship

Twenty-four accomplished authors share authentic stories that consider the meaning of life affirming, sometimes life saving or gut wrenching, and fun realities of investing in each other; a gift that tells a friend you cherish them.  Available on Amazon, Indiebound and where books are sold.

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JWP Children's books

Children who love nature, animals, and science find laughs and learning in JWP children's books. Children who hurt can build mastery that nourishes healing.  Available at Amazon, IndieBound and where books are sold. 

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Corners: Voices on change

Writers celebrate and lament the past, but don’t cling to it. They find a new normal. They strive. They accept. Every life journey traverses curves and corners.  Read today—for everyone navigating change. Available at Amazon, Indiebound, and where books are sold. 

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Contribute to an Anthology

We love personal essays and first-person writing.  Contribute to an anthology and write with us.

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Single Scull Rowing for Beginners

Learn to scull.  Those who love to be outside and on the water will fall in love with this full-body workout. Pick up this life sport to usher in better cardiac health, a toned body, and outdoor enjoyment.  Available on Amazon, Indiebound and where books are sold.

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Dispatches from AL a JWP Blog

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The Latest Dispatches from AL, a JWP Blog

Calls for Submissions for LitFriends Newsletter

LitFriends Opportunity Alerts, So That Your Story Gets Out Into the World Two New Anthologies to Write for and Two New Courses on their Way LitFriends Newsletter Timothy Ferriss, the...

Call for Submissions: New Anthologies JWP 2024

Call for Submissions: Voices on the Gift of Aging Jack Walker Press invites writers to submit personal essays for our upcoming anthology, "Voices on the Gift of Aging" (working title)....

LitFriends Newsletter: New Year, New Projects

Subscribe to LitFriends First Name: Email: I agree to receive email updates and promotions. Submit LitFriends: New Year, New Projects Dear LitFriends, Happy New Year to our esteemed community of...

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    Format Your Essay or Article for Submission. Use this guide to format your manuscript for submission to JWP anthologies.  Free Pdf guide also available. Formatting your Article or Essay ... Read more The post Formatting Manuscripts appeared first on Amy Lou Jenkins.
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