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 …
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 …
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 transformative narratives exploring the multifaceted aging journey. We aim to celebrate the richness, wisdom, and unique experiences that come …
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 …
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 …
Subscribe: Litfriends Newsletter Rabbit Holes: Are you Subterranean Too? Another Summer LitFriends Newsletter Click Here to go Directly to the quiz LITFRIENDS* I recently read Carson Tate’s “Work Simply” (affiliate link) and discovered I’m a Visualizer. I am a like a distracted bunny jumping down holes until I get a visual big picture of my writing project. …
New Puppy Energy: Unorganized, Exciting, Needs Work LITFRIENDS* We just adopted Wilson; the new puppy energy in the house is both exciting and draining. Even though we know a puppy will be a lot of work, we forget how much. We have trained puppies before, but each puppy is different. Wilson is smart but uncivilized. …
Amy Lou Jenkins offers five reasons plus a bonus reason to resolve to read at least twelve books in the new year. Learn history and science because facts and analysis shape better thinking. Travel somewhere you can’t physically go and enjoy and meet a world beyond your experience. Experience ideas in verse that express meaning …
Bedtime Book for Little Ones Goodnight Dear One Surround your dear little one with love as you read them to sleep. Goodnight Dear One offers pleasure and love to the little one as they calm and get ready for bed. Reading to little ones is essential not only to the development of literacy, but also as …
Celebrate ‘FRIENDS’ With a .99 Cents Flash Sale Accept the times no one stood with you. Consider the meaning of the memories no one ever speaks of. Navigate the mostly virtual friendships. Thank the teachers and the givers. Say good-by because it’s time or because you have no other choice. Navigate relationships when paths diverge. …