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Are You Thinking about Entering a Writing Contest?

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If you are thinking about entering a writing contest, google “writing contests.” Dozens of links will pop up. When you click on the links, hundreds of contests emerge. Even when you specify a genre such as “short story,” “poetry,” or “memoirs,” you will find so many links that it seems almost impossible to wade through […]

Celebrate Shakespeare: 5 Ways to Boost the Bard

Photo of a leather-bound edition of Shakespeare's Complete Works surrounded by individual copies of Shakespeare's plays.

This week, March 18–24, marks Shakespeare Week, a national endeavor in the United Kingdomw (UK) to celebrate William Shakespeare and bring awareness of his work to young children. Created by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, the week will expose almost 2 million children in the UK to the Bard and his work. And for good reason. […]

Power Behind the WNBA: Carolyn T. Wilson

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The member diversity in the Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) makes our goal of connecting, educating, advocating, and leading possible. As Bookwomen, we believe Books Have Power. “The Bookwoman” welcomes Carolyn T. Wilson (WNBA-Nashville) to the “Power Behind the WNBA” interview series!

Power Behind the WNBA: Hortensia Calvo

Mid-shot of Hortensia Calvo, WNBA-New Orleans, seated at a table with full bookshelves behind her.

The member diversity in the Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) makes our goal of connecting, educating, advocating, and leading possible. As Bookwomen, we believe “Books Have Power.”

The Bookwoman welcomes Hortensia Calvo (WNBA-New Orleans) to the “Power Behind the WNBA” interview series!

Power Behind the WNBA: Kathleen Burkinshaw

Photo of Kathleen Burkinshaw holding a copy of The Last Cherry Blossom.

The member diversity in the Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) makes our goal of connecting, educating, advocating, and leading possible. As Bookwomen, we believe “Books Have Power.” The Bookwoman welcomes Kathleen Burkinshaw (WNBA-Charlotte) to the “Power Behind the WNBA” interview series! Tell us about yourself.  I’m a Japanese American author residing in Charlotte, NC, who is a […]

Power Behind the WNBA: Sarah “Bebe” Brechner

Headshot of Bebe (Sarah) Brechner, co-VP of the WNBA.

The member diversity in the Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) makes our goal of connecting, educating, advocating, and leading possible. As Bookwomen, we believe “Books Have Power.” The Bookwoman welcomes Bebe Brechner (WNBA-Nashville) to the “Power Behind the WNBA” interview series! Tell us about yourself.  My work in the information industry involves managing and developing academic […]

How to Write Readable Digital Content: The Basics

Scrabble tiles spelling out CONTENT.

Most of us interact with digital content daily. Maybe you read the latest Bookwoman newsletter. Maybe you caught up on your favorite author’s blog. Did you do any online shopping? Did you get sucked onto social media for hours, alternating between looking at posts, pictures, and memes and reading articles from your favorite news outlets […]

Power Behind the WNBA: Karen Kersting

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The member diversity in the Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) makes our goal of connecting, educating, advocating, and leading possible. As bookwomen, we believe “Books Have Power.” The Bookwoman welcomes Karen Kersting (WNBA-New Orleans) to the “Power Behind the WNBA” interview series! Tell us about yourself.  Since arriving in the city in 1982, I refer to […]

Power Behind the WNBA: Jane Kinney Denning

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The member diversity in the Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) makes our goal of connecting, educating, advocating, and leading possible. As bookwomen, we believe “Books Have Power.” The Bookwoman welcomes Jane Kinney Denning (WNBA-NYC) to the “Power Behind the WNBA” interview series! Tell us about yourself.  I am a writer, an editor, and the immediate past […]

The Power Behind the WNBA: Nicole Eiden, New Orleans

Nicole Eiden, WNBA-NOLA, wearing a sleeveless black and white dress.

The member diversity in the WNBA makes our goal of connecting, educating, advocating, and leading possible. As bookwomen, we believe “Books Have Power.” The Bookwoman welcomes Nicole Eiden (WNBA-New Orleans) to the “Power behind the WNBA” interview series! Tell us about yourself. I am a poet and filmmaker interested in exploring the challenges and beauty […]

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Women in the Literary Landscape

Women in the Literary Landscape

Karmafornia, by NC Weil

Karmafornia, by NC Weil

A Daughters Kaddish, by Sarah Birnbach

A Daughters Kaddish, by Sarah Birnbach

Destinys Daughter, by Frances Altman

Destinys Daughter, by Frances Altman

Museum of the Soon to Depart, by Andy Youngg

Museum of the Soon to Depart, by Andy Youngg

The Awesome Book of Queer Heroes, by Kathleen Archambeau and Eric Rosswood

The Awesome Book of Queer Heroes, by Kathleen Archambeau and Eric Rosswood

Lost Seeds -The Beginning, by Teresa Sebastian

Lost Seeds -The Beginning, by Teresa Sebastian

The Murmur of Everything Moving: A Memoir by Maureen Stanton

The Murmur of Everything Moving: A Memoir by Maureen Stanton

In This Burning World: Poems of Love and Apocalypse, by Mary Mackey

In This Burning World: Poems of Love and Apocalypse, by Mary Mackey

Of White Ashes, by Constance Hays Matsumoto

Of White Ashes, by Constance Hays Matsumoto

Crystal Lake Gifts, by Susan W. Green

Crystal Lake Gifts, by Susan W. Green

Lake Song: A Novel in Stories, by Lesley Bannatyne

Lake Song: A Novel in Stories, by Lesley Bannatyne

Outside Voices, by Joan Gelfand

Outside Voices, by Joan Gelfand

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