Well-chosen words and the life of a writer stimulate the imagination and the spirit. The Word Lovers writing retreats began in 2008 and were inspired by Julia Cameron's The Artists Way. Everyone has a story to tell, whether in poetry, memoir, fiction, or essay, and the writers-in-residence and writer-hostess Claudia Taller hope to encourage those who write or want to write to more deeply explore the craft of working with words. Most retreats take place at the Idlewyld Bed and Breakfast in Lakesi …

As writers, we sometimes need to get away from the everyday grind that monopolizes our time, energy and creativity. It helps if we can escape the "rat race" and rediscover the craft and pleasure of our writing in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. The Ohio Writers Retreats membership group was organized in 2009, to help us escape for a weekend or just a day. We'll feature, sponsor, co-sponsor and present writing retreats that offer getaway options closer to home, here in Ohio. The current weather …

So you want to translate into Spanish? I am a seasoned Spanish translator and instructor who wants to help you optimize your Spanish writing and/or writing skills. Whether you are a bilingual professional who translates into Spanish as part of your job, an office worker interested in improving your Spanish writing skills or a college student who wants to brush up on your Spanish with a goal of translating in the future, this group is for you. Group meetings are intended to open discussions on wr …