LitFriends: What If the Work You’re Avoiding Is the Work That Matters? In a moment that asks a great deal of us, let’s pay attention to what strengthens our capacity to think clearly, stay grounded in our values, and act with integrity. That attention sits at the center of what we do here in …
LitFriends: The ghost story behind every search for meaning I went quiet—and came back with more than a book. I missed my LItFriends! I ghosted you— not the spooky kind. I disappeared to finish The Alchemy of Sass, a memoir about unraveling the lies, secrets, and assumptions that shaped me. I”m just finishing up the …
Cursive Writing: Why and How Kids, Teens, Adults Should Learn Cursive writing is an essential skill that has been overshadowed in recent years by digital communication. However, learning cursive can enhance your handwriting, improve fine motor skills, and even boost cognitive development. Whether you are a parent looking to teach your child, a teenager wanting …
Litfriends: Discover Why You’re Unbeatable Over Weird AI LitFriends Newsletter from JackWalkerPress.com and AmyLouJenkins.com As narrative nonfiction storytellers in the age of AI, you’ve probably encountered moments where AI tools just miss the mark—like the weird picnic image I recently received, featuring a chef with a stethoscope. While artificial intelligence can assist us by repurposing …
Write Your Memoir With Us This is the summer we begin our memoirs or our next writing project. I’m heading out for a few weeks on a bucket-list trip to Italy. Then a Summer of writing begins. In June, we begin our memoirs using the JUMP method. With homage to the writing process, we learn …
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 American entrepreneur and investor, asks a crucial question: “The question you should be asking isn’t, ‘What do I want?’ or ‘What are my goals?’ but …
We are accepting submissions for both anthologies through the end of 2024. Follow JWP on Facebook for updates. Click Here 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). We seek reflections, and insightful and …
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 writers and readers. We hope this message finds you immersed in the joy of storytelling and creative exploration. If not, we hope you find inspiration …
December is a Great Month! Know Why? LitFriends Newsletter –Because this community cares about the written word and critical thinking. Dear LitFriends, This holiday season, I’d like to share why this newsletter and the work of JackWalkerPress.com and AmyLouJenkins.com is so important to me. My thoughts and opinions have evolved as I’ve aged (I’m in …
Gift-Writing Unleashed: Introducing Write-A-Gift Launchpad Click Here To Learn More How wonderful would it be to transform your appreciation for others and your way with words into cherished gifts that don’t break the bank and certainly won’t end up gathering dust in the yard sale or the back of the closet? Imagine gift-writing without running …