Power & purpose in your writing

I have a book recommendation to share.  The book "Writing to Change the World" by Mary Pipher was assigned reading for my English class last summer.  I found this book to be very moving and it really inspired me to look deeper into my writing and myself as a writer. 

In the book, the author explains in great detail how words have the power to change minds and hearts - for better or for worse - and that writing is a noble calling.  It also goes on later in the book to give some more "nuts and bolts" type stuff to enhance writing technique. 

I found after reading just the first couple of chapters I was inspired to write and encouraged on my path as a writer again.  It gave me a sense of purpose and passion that had faded into the background for awhile.  I would recommend this book to those who need some encouragement or inspiration to pick up the pen and write from the heart.  It is also good for more technical aspects of writing persuasive and thought provoking pieces as well.

Used copies can be picked up cheaply on Amazon.com or check your local bookstore.

Today's the official relaunch :)

I've been working on this redo for awhile and I missed the Power Words very much, but for many reasons did wish to continue using YahooGroups as the method for publishing them  - primarily due to copyright infringement concerns and "spambots" that seem to continually take over there. 

I hope that my readers will begin to visit here and renew an interest in the Power Words as part of their journaling experience.