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It’s a Creative Business: Business or Unconditional Love

April 29, 2017July 12, 2018 It's a Creative Business, NLAPW

This week, Ronni Miller reflects on her professional journey as a creative. Business? What did I know about business? I had been a stay-at-home mother, raising three children after ... Read more

Art of the Week: MWS: Animalia (Homage)

April 24, 2017April 19, 2017 Art of the Week, NLAPW

“MWS: Animalia (Homage),” Oil on canvas by Barbara Peters Topeka Branch NLAPW Attention Pen Women! We’d love to see your best work for possible publication as Art of ... Read more

NLAPW’s Social Media: Come & Connect with Us!

April 23, 2017April 19, 2017 Latest News, NLAPW

Looking for other Pen Women online? The National League of American Pen Women has expanded and consolidated its social media platform. Click on the links below to access the following ... Read more

Creative Inspirational Wisdom: Arranging a Personal Work Zone, Part II

April 21, 2017July 12, 2018 Creative Inspirational Wisdom, NLAPW

Last time, guest blogger Tricia Pimental explored the merits of a creative garret. This week, she provides tips for maximizing its potential for inspiration. “Get it down. Take ... Read more

Poem of the Week: Words

April 19, 2017April 19, 2017 NLAPW, NLAPW Poem of the Week

Sandra Seaton Michel Diamond State Branch The wonder, the plunder, the marvel of words that snap our attention, cause anger and fear, joy and elation, laughter and tears and ... Read more

Art of the Week: Pulse Source

April 10, 2017April 12, 2017 Art of the Week, NLAPW

“Pulse Source,” Acrylic on Canvas (16 x 20) by Natica Angilly Diablo/Alameda Branch NLAPW Artist’s Quote: What Tools and Materials do I like to use? Brushes, sponges, the side of ... Read more

It’s a Creative Business: Make Sure You’re ‘Legit’

April 8, 2017May 5, 2019 It's a Creative Business, NLAPW

In this week’s guest blog post, The Pen Woman Editor Rodika Tollefson illuminates what creatives need to know about business. If you’re one of those creatives who enjoys the ... Read more

Poem of the Week: Walking on Water

April 5, 2017April 5, 2017 NLAPW, NLAPW Poem of the Week

Carolynn J. Scully Orlando/Winter Park Branch Confidence is momentary, never permanent. Get out of the boat. Just do it. Jump! Time for me to walk on waves ... Read more

Creative Inspirational Wisdom: Musings of a Struggling Novelist

April 1, 2017July 12, 2018 Creative Inspirational Wisdom, NLAPW

This week, Sara Etgen-Baker shares how she began a new chapter in her writing life by letting go. When I began writing in 2010, I was especially comfortable and ... Read more

Poem of the Week: Fear and Want in Revolution (A Russian Pantoum)

March 29, 2017March 29, 2017 NLAPW, NLAPW Poem of the Week

by Linda Newman Woito Iowa City, Iowa Branch It has been a bitter winter. Russian guards are still outside. Who will watch the horses dancing? Priests lead them all ... Read more

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