The Power Of "Point Of View"
Daphne Gray-Grant is a writing and editing coach and the author of the popular book 8½ Steps to Writing Faster, Better. She offers a brief and free weekly newsletter on her website. Subscribe by going to the

Sharing My Poetry
Written Works Collection: PoetryFrom time to time, I like to share some of the things I have written. I write poetry most of the time at the spur of the moment. I wrote this poem with someone in mind that I know. This person chose to isolate himself and is now living a lonely life.It Is My Birthday TodayIt is my birthday today, yet, who besides me, will celebrate?I had almost forgotten it was my dayI remember happier times with loved ones nearBut, now, it is a very lonely yearWhy is that I wonder? Way too much to ponderMy life is passing me by, I hold back tears, I will not cry!It is my b

A WRITER'S PERSPECTIVE
"What a joy it is to be at peace with who you are and where you are in your life." -- T.D. JakesFor a year now I have been committed to writing every day, whether it makes sense or not. In this writing journey I have learned that before I can genuinely write, I need to open

A Family Writing Affair
My daughters and I all like to read a lot and write even more. Somehow it is in our blood. My 23 year old likes to read Stephen King and writes a lot of his type of novels. I keep encouraging her to actually finish one of her stories so that she can actually submit it in a contest or do a quer

The Write Feelings
"Even psychologists tell us that verbalizing our problems, whether in writing or out loud, is a good way to bring clarity and definition to what are often very confusing feelings. Suddenly, as we put our feeling into words, we begin actually to see things more clearly ourselves". -- David JeremiahThis quote hit the spot for me because it is one of the reasons why I write, especially when I am facing a problem or I am going through an emotional rollercoaster. Once I see the words on the paper, it is like a weight has been lifted and now the problem, issue, whatever, is on the piece of paper. I can now more objectively look at it, and hopefully come up with a solution and/or fee