Keren Taylor, founder of WriteGirl.org tells us her story.... I was a singer/songwriter in New York City, and was invited to lead some songwriting workshops for teens. That was really impactful for me. I saw firsthand how much teens really did not like to write — but also how their energy shifted when they were inspired, with some guidance. I knew I wanted to do more of that, and help igni... Read more
Through Good Times and Bad, My First Journal
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The Very Personal Art of Preserving Memories
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The Happiness of a Plan on Paper
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