by suzannemshaffer | Jan 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
This month, in 1986, 40 years ago, my mother passed away after a long extended battle with breast cancer. I often think about her and how I wish she was still with me. I wonder what she would think about my kids and how much she would adore her great grandsons (she...
by suzannemshaffer | Mar 12, 2025 | creativity, freelance writing
Lately, life has usurped my creativity and gobbled up all the time I have to write for myself. I admit, it’s tempting to use ChatGPT and fill the page with suggested text. But what’s the fun in that? You can train it to write in your voice, use your tone,...
by suzannemshaffer | May 22, 2024 | freelance writing
In today’s digital age, content is king. Whether you’re a startup needing website copy, a blog seeking engaging articles, or a company requiring detailed reports, freelance writers are invaluable assets. However, collaborating effectively with freelance...
by suzannemshaffer | Sep 11, 2023 | memories, Uncategorized
It seems appropriate today to reflect on a defining moment in our country’s history: September 11, 2001. Everyone has their memories of 9/11 and each of them paints a vivid picture of what everyone in America was experiencing that day as we watched our country...
by suzannemshaffer | Jul 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Today I’m experiencing writer’s block. But I need to write. It’s an outlet for my emotions, and today my emotions need an outlet. Why? Because I’m perplexed. I consider myself to be a good communicator. I can usually take words and use them to...
