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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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Invasion of the Body Snatchers
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While Seeking Solitude, I Found the Best Companion
While Seeking Solitude, I Found the Best Companion
Can you hear me now?
Deb Palmer
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My Grief Counselor Told Me to Get out of the House and Be With People
My Grief Counselor Told Me to Get out of the House and Be With People
As well as have a routine I can rely on
Marilyn Flower
Jul 17
After 30 Years of Regular Fasting — Here’s What I Learned
After 30 Years of Regular Fasting — Here’s What I Learned
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Neha Negandhi
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If Only Life Were a Kaleidoscope
If Only Life Were a Kaleidoscope
July Prompt for Middle Pause: Diversity
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Jul 17
Rediscovering the Love of My Life in an Overgrown Garden
Rediscovering the Love of My Life in an Overgrown Garden
Even an untended and overgrown garden is full of possibilities
Jenny Wren
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The Summer I Felt Old for the First Time
The Summer I Felt Old for the First Time
I thought the saltwater offered magical protection from the impact of getting older.
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From Robots to Real Equality: How the Future of Work Must Evolve
From Robots to Real Equality: How the Future of Work Must Evolve
A world where AI empowers everyone, regardless of race, color, religion or gender
Blue
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What If We Stopped Asking ‘What’s New?’
What If We Stopped Asking ‘What’s New?’
And became better conversational partners
Ellen Eastwood
Jul 16
My Midlife Crisis Is About My Relationship With Food
My Midlife Crisis Is About My Relationship With Food
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Citizen Reader
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Maintaining Body Autonomy While Addressing Health Risks
Maintaining Body Autonomy While Addressing Health Risks
Balancing body love and medical advice
Harper Hazelmare
Jul 16
Can Worry Dolls Ease My Anxiety?
Can Worry Dolls Ease My Anxiety?
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We’re All Peacemakers or Certainly Can Be
Where in your life do you make or bring peace?
Marilyn Flower
Jul 15
The Army of Love: I Am a Grandparent on the Frontline
The Army of Love: I Am a Grandparent on the Frontline
Caring for my grandkids, thanks to the opioid crisis.
Debbie Walker
Jul 15
To Melt in the Heart of Another
To Melt in the Heart of Another
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Lani Domaloy
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To Date or Not to Date?
To Date or Not to Date?
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Teenagers are Precious, Too
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APSolimando
Jul 13
Can Single Women Be Friends With Married Women?
Can Single Women Be Friends With Married Women?
After four years single, I’m starting to wonder.
Ashley Neale
Jul 13
Neuronsense! The Attempted Differences Whitewashing of Nuerodiversity
Neuronsense! The Attempted Differences Whitewashing of Nuerodiversity
Highly Sensitive People, Autism and other Diagnosed Non-Problems
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Finding Grandma’s Adopted Daughter
Finding Grandma’s Adopted Daughter
A tale of love and reunion
Jl Millis
Jul 12
The Best Sex of Your Life Awaits
The Best Sex of Your Life Awaits
That’s right, wait for it…
Deb Palmer
Jul 12
Self-Edit # 17: Write Like You Talk and then Cut the Fluff
Self-Edit # 17: Write Like You Talk and then Cut the Fluff
Yes, even the best of us tend to overwrite
Marilyn Flower
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I Thought I Was Dying
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K. Queen
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To Shop or Not to Shop? That Is the Question.
To Shop or Not to Shop? That Is the Question.
Has anyone asked themselves that question recently?
Thoughts a Thinking
Jul 11
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