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An Update to the Updated Submission Guidelines for Middle-Pause
An Update to the Updated Submission Guidelines for Middle-Pause
We want women to write for us!
Debbie Walker
Apr 29, 2023
Exciting News! Middle-Pause Is Part of the Boost Program!
Exciting News! Middle-Pause Is Part of the Boost Program!
Woo-Hoo! We’re so excited for you!
Debbie Walker
May 1, 2023
How I Approach Editing Your Story on Middle-Pause
How I Approach Editing Your Story on Middle-Pause
With as much gentle encouragement as I can.
Marilyn Flower
Nov 19, 2020
Middle-Pause Is Not Just about Menopause
Middle-Pause Is Not Just about Menopause
We have four other topics to choose from.
Debbie Walker
May 23
Celebrating Diverse Midlife Narratives in Your Writing
Celebrating Diverse Midlife Narratives in Your Writing
Share your unique experiences, wisdom, and perspective.
Cindy Heath
Jan 6
Self-Editing Tip #10: Handy Self-Editing Check List and Reference Guide
Self-Editing Tip #10: Handy Self-Editing Check List and Reference Guide
Use this before you submit to Middle-Pause. Please.
Marilyn Flower
Jun 22, 2023
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What People Get Wrong About Growing Older
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How Do You Raise a Daughter
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Jun 28
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Teaching Personal Hygiene to ‘Pigpen’
Teaching Personal Hygiene to ‘Pigpen’
When the offender has all the answers
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How I Found a Useful Way to Define Problem Drinking
And discovered the truth about alcohol abuse
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Jun 27
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When Do Older Women Start To Feel Like They’re Invisible to Men?
Getting less attention gave me a clue.
Michelle Marie Warner
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The Real Diabolic Lie about Being a Stay-At-Home Mom
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Challenging Gender Norms: The Color Divide in Children’s Stories and Beyond
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The Big Scare
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A Sun Dress Made Me Face My Flaws
Free your shoulders, free your mind
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Why Our Tour of a Turkish Rug Factory Was Almost a Disaster
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Why I’m Finally Willing To Date People Closer to My Age Now
Is it because I’ve finally matured?
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Who Says We’re Too Old For Sex?
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If You Want To Get Back To Drawing, Here’s Where To Start
It’s as easy as one-two-three
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How Do You Deal with Grief and Loss?
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Pilates Ain’t for the Weak
At least, my new medical bills tell me so.
Julia Byrd
Jun 24
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