I often find that putting dialogue onto the page for your characters is one of them ore challenging aspects of all writing.

January is traditionally a month for starting projects, trying new things, and working to break bad habits — particularly anything that gets in the way of self-improvement or productivity. Polygon ...

California could be losing a staggering $250 billion in taxpayer cash through rampant fraud, waste and abuse — according to a Republican-backed analysis of whistleblower tips. Steve Hilton, who is ...

A handwritten thank-you note is a special way to show appreciation, as the medium becomes part of the message. Keep your message short and sincere, and send the note within two weeks of receiving a ...

Russ Jarvis eyes Israel’s Sea of Galilee in 2016. Editor’s note: This piece first appeared in PrimeTime, the Daily Reporter’s quarterly magazine for active seniors. You can find the whole magazine ...

Worried about your end-of-term papers? You’re not alone. Writing can be a daunting task, especially when you don’t know where or how to begin. When you’re stuck, remember these three tips to ease the ...

When I visited Ready.gov, I was taken aback by this jarring disclaimer: “NOTICE: Due to the lapse in federal funding, portions of this website may not be updated … until after appropriations are ...

When I visited Ready.gov, I was taken aback by this jarring disclaimer: “NOTICE: Due to the lapse in federal funding, portions of this website may not be updated … until after appropriations are ...

Nobody outside of the Libertarian Party is a fan of the government shutdown, but Ready.gov’s winter-tips page (ready.gov/winter-weather) isn’t exactly evidence of our tax dollars hard at work. Did you ...