I have always been creative, and my Mom encouraged and guided my ability at a very early age. I dedicated my Award to her. She was my greatest teacher and inspiration to pursue art/writing/photography, as…

As if the dam’s retching wasn’t enough to wrestle her from peaceful slumber, a vile odor emanating from nine agitated puppies stomping their excrement like grapes in a vat irritated her nasal membranes, making her…

My grandparents came to visit our family in Hawaii where my Air Force father was stationed. While with us, Grandma asked me to write up a daily journal of their vacation for all their friends…

I primarily write, but I’m an artist and photographer as well. I think some people just feel the need to be creative.…

I have been a traditionally published author since 1970 when my first short story was published. The Business of Dog Training is the second half of the program that I created and taught at two…

Need a fun break from concentrating on your “Good” writing? Why not try some “Bad” writing! We challenge you to channel your inner Snoopy (“It was a dark and stormy night”) and compose an opening…

Last year’s popular FLASH FICTION additions to our DWAA blog were so popular that we are asking for more! Flash (very short) fiction is a popular genre, known for the ability to tell a STORY…

Announcing the Agility Blog! DWAA member Betty Weibel, an Ohio-based writer, editor and public relations pro, will be curating the new agility-focused blog.…

Self-publishing has come a long way from the days when my mother shared her holiday poems with her students using the school’s mimeograph machine. Today, there are multiple resources designed to make your book look…

We asked DWAA Board Member Karen Harbert, author of 23 self-published books, to share some insights about self-publishing…

We are so excited to assemble LIVE, once again, for the DWAA Award Banquet in New York City on February 8th! To mark this special occasion, Dr. Adam Christman, DVM, MBA and Chief Veterinary Officer for…

The Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) is proud to announce its 2025 Hall of Fame inductee is freelance journalist Jen Reeder.…