th editors, making revisions, and marketing. It took years and a career change for me to realize I am happiest when writing.

WRITING IS MENTAL EXERCISE. Writing requires thought, language skills,

Every two weeks or so, someone asks me if I am still writing. Many are surprised when I answer "yes." While most people admire my persistence, some think the time has come for me to retire. "You have been successful," a friend commented, "and now you can rest."

My friend was looking at writing from her perspective -- not mine -- for I have no intention of resting. When I signed up for the Writer's Run I signed up for a life-long event. The Writers' Run takes me to new and surprising places. Sometimes my pace quickens, sometimes it slows, yet I am still in the race. Why do I keep on writing?

I LOVE TO WRITE. Words have always fascinated me. There is nothing as exciting as starting a new article or book. I love everything about writing: finding topics, the planning process, working with editors, making revisions, and marketing. It took years and a career change for me to realize I am happiest when writing.

WRITING IS MENTAL EXERCISE. Writing requires thought, language skills,

been successful," a friend commented, "and now you can rest."

My friend was looking at writing from her perspective -- not mine -- for I have no intention of resting. When I signed up for the Writer's Run I signed up for a life-long event. The Writers' Run takes me to new and surprising places. Sometimes my pace quickens, sometimes it slows, yet I am still in the race. Why do I keep on writing?

I LOVE TO WRITE. Words have always fascinated me. There is nothing as exciting as starting a new article or book. I love everything about writing: finding topics, the planning process, working with editors, making revisions, and marketing. It took years and a career change for me to realize I am happiest when writing.

WRITING IS MENTAL EXERCISE. Writing requires thought, language skills,

r's Run I signed up for a life-long event. The Writers' Run takes me to new and surprising places. Sometimes my pace quickens, sometimes it slows, yet I am still in the race. Why do I keep on writing?

I LOVE TO WRITE. Words have always fascinated me. There is nothing as exciting as starting a new article or book. I love everything about writing: finding topics, the planning process, working with editors, making revisions, and marketing. It took years and a career change for me to realize I am happiest when writing.

WRITING IS MENTAL EXERCISE. Writing requires thought, language skills,

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I LOVE TO WRITE. Words have always fascinated me. There is nothing as exciting as starting a new article or book. I love everything about writing: finding topics, the planning process, working with editors, making revisions, and marketing. It took years and a career change for me to realize I am happiest when writing.

WRITING IS MENTAL EXERCISE. Writing requires thought, language skills,

th editors, making revisions, and marketing. It took years and a career change for me to realize I am happiest when writing.

WRITING IS MENTAL EXERCISE. Writing requires thought, language skills, and decision-making. The Writers' Run forces me to keep moving, stay current, and learn new skills. I write every day. According to recent medical studies we need to exercise our minds in order to stay sharp. Writing does that for me.

THE RULES ARE CLEAR. Work is easier when you know the rules. Writing has clear rules. I have to write short query letters, book proposals with strong platforms, turn out quality work, and format my work according to industry standards. Thanks to years of experience I understand the rules and can make them work for me.

LURE OF SUBJECTS. Health topics are exciting to write about and I feel like I am helping others. Today's hot topics include obesity, heart disease, cancer, depression, nutrition, physical activity, bullying, child safety, Alzheimer's, eld