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Poem of the Week: New Year

January 3, 2017 NLAPW

Dorothy Kamm Member-At-Large Port St. Lucie, Florida Looking skyward a massive murmuration cascades and folds into shapes blossoming like bruises; These starlings – augurs offering auspices – are wanderers ... Read more

Creative Inspirational Wisdom: Arranging a Personal Work Zone

December 28, 2016July 12, 2018 Creative Inspirational Wisdom

This week, guest blogger Tricia Pimental explores the merits of a creative garret. ———————————————————————————————————————- First, I’m glad others will be contributing about the business side of writing (thank you, Kathleen ... Read more

Poem of the Week: On Wings of Gold

December 21, 2016January 3, 2017 NLAPW

Sarah Byrn Rickman Pikes Peak, Colorado Branch Fog shrouds the wings; dawn, but a shard of light. Twin engines labor, eager to unbridle the horses. Toes, hard on brakes, ... Read more

Creative Inspirational Wisdom: Shine Your Light

December 18, 2016July 12, 2018 Creative Inspirational Wisdom, NLAPW

This week, guest blogger Mary Joan Meagher shares “enlightening” advice for creatives. From time to time, writers are caught in darkness. Shadows obscure choices and chase one down hallways ... Read more

Poem of the Week: Canvas of Life

December 11, 2016December 11, 2016 NLAPW

Barbara Clarke, Atlanta Chapter Life’s journey is played out beginning on the upper part of the canvas bright colors are intermingled at the entrance of a new soul. Love ... Read more

Creative Inspirational Wisdom: A Journey into the Heart of Creativity

December 1, 2016July 12, 2018 Creative Inspirational Wisdom

For our first guest blog post in our Creative Inspirational Wisdom series, Dr. Patricia Daly-Lipe reflects on her creative journey. Maybe I am a late bloomer but, finally, I ... Read more

Poem of the Week: Autumn Dance

November 29, 2016November 30, 2016 NLAPW

Patricia Dennis Santa Clara, N. California Branch A gust of wind The soft swirl of leaves Autumn red and gold Turning Whirling Swirling So gracefully through the air Thoughts of ... Read more

Call for Guest Bloggers

November 21, 2016July 25, 2017 Creative Inspirational Wisdom, It's a Creative Business, Latest News, NLAPW

Calling all creatives! We invite our fellow Pen Women to submit guest posts for two new series: Creative Inspirational Wisdom and A Creative Business. Accepted pieces will first appear on ... Read more

Poem of the Week: Thanksgiving

November 19, 2016November 30, 2016 NLAPW

Calder Lowe Modesto California Branch Hurling himself against the confines of the picket fence, the chained dog yelps, its cry piercing my car windows at the stop light. The ... Read more

Poem of the Week: Granite Battalion

November 7, 2016November 30, 2016 NLAPW

Barb Whitmarsh, Bayou City II Texas Branch (Happy Veterans Day – and God Bless America) It was late and there was a nip in the air when he went down ... Read more

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