January 11, 2022
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"Reading your own writing is like looking in the mirror: You can’t see yourself as others see you. You are blind to your comeliest curves; you blink past your literary cellulite. All writers have trademark quirks – things they do with little awareness. They are the writer’s version of an athlete’s 'muscle memory' – patterns that can be great strengths or chronic weaknesses. A simple diagnostic tool can help identify those writing patterns so you can focus on strengths and start to tackle weaknesses. It can help writers and editors alike get to the bones of writing, understand it and strengthen it."
Advice from Jill Geisler, Bill Plante Chair in Leadership & Media Integrity at Loyola University Chicago and Freedom Forum Fellow in Women’s Leadership

Are you a writer looking for a bit of inspiration and support? Join the Institute's writing group, which meets Mondays on Zoom. You can come once or come often, whatever works best for you. The gatherings, from 11:30am-12:30pm ET, include a writing prompt, a discussion of writing challenges and successes, and tips and takeaways for building your skills.

The multigenerational, multicultural group serves nonfiction writers, whether you hope to turn a journal entry into a personal essay or you’re a newsroom journalist who wants to improve your work. All are welcome.

Please share your information here if you're interested. Participants will receive a calendar invitation and the Zoom link. Questions? Contact Julie Moos at jmoos@press.org.
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