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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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A Sun Dress Made Me Face My Flaws
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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
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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
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How Do You Deal with Grief and Loss?
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Don’t Let Paranoia Keep You From Living Your Life
Don’t Let Paranoia Keep You From Living Your Life
My friend and I ventured to New Orleans the month after 9/11
Chevie Hanssler
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What I Want Most Is To Be In Quiet and Solitude
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Sunsets Change With the Seasons
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What To Expect When Grieving? Anything and Everything!
There’s no ‘one size fits all’
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You’re Not Crazy; You’re Just Out of Eggs
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From Outcast to Matriarch: The Unyielding Spirit of Survival
When misfortune looked me in the eye, defiance looked back.
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Against All Odds: How My Father Helped Me Shatter Stereotypes
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My Friend Just Made the Same Tough Decision as Angelina Jolie
Support your friends’ health decisions, don’t second-guess them.
Jennifer Overhulse
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