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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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The Invisibility Cloak
The Invisibility Cloak
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Learning to appreciate relationships the way they are.
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Snot Has Stuffed Up My Inspiration
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Renewing More Than IDs: A Reflection on Aging Parents
Cherishing the present and daring to think of the future
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Getting Older = Great Sex
Why didn’t anyone tell me?
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Getting Drunk for 16 Years Stunted My Emotional Growth
21 years later, I think I’ve finally caught up
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Medical Gaslighting. Is It Even A Thing?
Spoiler alert — yes it is, but there are 2 sides to the story.
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Reflecting On The Men In My Life
Reflecting On The Men In My Life
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The Power of a Writing Community
The Power of a Writing Community
Searching for my sisterhood in print.
Debbie Walker
Aug 20
Who Are You as a Writer? Who Are You as a Woman?
Who Are You as a Writer? Who Are You as a Woman?
Or who are you as a woman writer?
Marilyn Flower
Aug 19
Should You Treat Your Children or Grandchildren Equally?
Should You Treat Your Children or Grandchildren Equally?
My children and grandchildren have different needs, so a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work.
Bebe Nicholson
Aug 19
Writers Must Answer Readers’ #1 Question
Writers Must Answer Readers’ #1 Question
“Why should I care?”
Cindy Heath
Aug 19
My Daughter With Special Needs Was Fired for Telling the Truth
My Daughter With Special Needs Was Fired for Telling the Truth
As her mom, I wanted to march into HR and yell.
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Aug 19
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Lessons in Broken Promises and Learning to Trust Myself
The ebb and flow of believing in others and the necessity of believing in ourselves.
Vanessa Brown
Aug 19
Learning From Life
Learning From Life
Even if it means becoming your Grandma
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How My Spending Habits Have Changed as I Age
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Perimenopause Feels Like a Constant Battle
If only healthcare professionals were more supportive
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When You Leave Your Family, Another Man Could Step In
If you don’t do it, somebody else will
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An Immigrant’s Search for What It Means to Be American
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The Relationship That Taught Me About True Love
My parents and their dedication to each other.
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Goodbye, Yakima Vineyard Church Building
Teardrops on the church pews
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My Husband Almost Killed Our Daughter’s Dog
A tale of crisis, responsibility, and family resilience
Barbara Carter
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When Childhood Ends at Nine: The Dark Future Awaiting Girls in Iraq
Girls belong on the playground and in school, not in a wedding dress
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I Want My Mommy!
The Comfort of a Mother’s Words
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Aug 16
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