Ann Jagger's Blog, page 3
July 4, 2023
I Love My Travel Agent
For those of you who know me, you know I have my hands in lots of things. One of those things I gave up years ago is the need to control my business and personal travel plans.
June 30, 2023
Writers and Signers of the Declaration of Independence
As a teenager, I loved the music of the 5th Dimension. In 1970, I stumbled across them singing a portion of the Declaration of Independence on their Portrait album. I was hooked. I played that song over and over until I ...
May 29, 2023
Make Any Day Memorial Day
There are gravestones in cemeteries across the nation that remind us of the ultimate sacrifice members of the military made for our benefit. If you've ever had the privilege of visiting Arlington National Cemetery or ano...
May 4, 2023
REAM Team
I took a break from my personal writing in April to focus on the final edits to a TV/streaming series pilot. Three screenwriting colleagues and I have labored over this thing for well over a year. It's a strange setup. E...
March 27, 2023
Who Really Wrote That?
Many people have stories to tell, reports and speeches to give, or articles and marketing materials that must align with their goals and target markets. Oftentimes, a ghostwriter is brought in to help.
March 16, 2023
Lifelong Escapades
Diana Todd-Banks asked me to be a contributor to her book, Mature Preneur$ Talk, a book with stories from 22 people across the globe about their successful business ventures as individuals over the age of 50. In her podc...
March 1, 2023
When the Pool of Ideas Dries Up
Are you looking for ways to generate ideas for your next story? One or more of these suggestions should produce some exciting concepts for you. Try them all, then figure out your go to methods. Remember to keep the other...
February 16, 2023
The Elusive Perfect Hard-Boiled Egg
No, this is not a metaphor. I was standing at the front of a coffee shop waiting for a friend. Three women were in line, inching their way to the counter to place their orders. When they stopped in front of me, I couldn'...
February 11, 2023
10 Ways to Reduce Stress and Anxiety
Stress and anxiety can have a significant impact on a person's well-being. It's not uncommon for stress to manifest itself physically -- aches, pains, headaches, hives, and myriad other ways. It's your body's way of cryi...
