Good inspirational articles have five characteristics.They move people emotionally and motivate them to do something or to make a change of some sort.
Here’s the first of five – for all five at once, go to Dogear Publishing.com and click on Inspiration articles.

1. They are personal.
Inspirational articles are all about the power of personal connections. They should include very personal stories about real people’s lives. Don’t shy away from the emotion, as strong and powerful feelings are central to good inspirational articles. You aren’t speaking to your readers’ minds with these articles; you are speaking to their hearts and souls.

Also, this is the last day to sign up for the Joy of Writing Workshop. This 3-hour workshop at UHMC is a good opportunity to get some pointers and try your hand at writing. To register call 984-3231. (June 4th, 5:30-8:30 – no experience needed)