Entries by Paula Benson

The Ivy Lee “Six-Item To Do List” Method

by Paula Gail Benson Each new year, I enjoy considering the recommendations for organizing and improving productivity. This year, I noticed several articles making reference to the hundred-year-old Ivy Lee “six-item to do list” method. Through Wikipedia, I learned that “Ivy Lee” was Ivy Ledbetter Lee, who is known as the founder of modern public […]

Special Gifts for the Holidays

by Paula Gail Benson During the holidays, there is a lot of emphasis on gift giving. For most of us, it means online or in store shopping and figuring out the heart’s desires of those nearest and dearest to us. Sometimes, the gifts of the holiday season are more subtle. The joy of hearing and […]

Plimouth or Plymouth?

by Paula Gail Benson In school, I learned that the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock in 1620. On the map, there is an oceanfront town of Plymouth, Massachusetts, which is a lovely place to spend a carefree summer day. Within the town of Plymouth, Massachusetts, there is a living history Museum called Plimouth Plantation. Why […]

Finding Neverland: the Musical

by Paula Gail Benson This summer, while I was in Boston for a business meeting, I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the opening night performance for the national tour of Finding Neverland at the Boston Opera House. Based on a successful book and movie, this musical tells the story of how author J.M. Barrie […]

Another Highlights Inspired Post

by Paula Gail Benson Okay, I have to admit it. Since I had the opportunity to visit the Highlights editorial offices in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, and attend a Highlights Foundation workshop, every time I go to a doctor’s office, I scan the stacks of magazines to see if the children’s magazines are there. The other day […]

Literary Boston

by Paula Gail Benson I’m going to follow in the footsteps of my blogging partner Dru Ann Love and write about my experiences on a recent trip to Boston. It’s a city I’ve always found captivating in books. When I was young, I read Esther Forbes’ Johnny Tremain and was enthralled by the young apprentice […]

B.K. “Bonnie” Stevens, True Friend and Good Writer

My first panel at Malice with Sally Goldenbaum, Liz Stauffer, Bonnie, me, and Wendy Tyson by Paula Gail Benson “It is not often that someone comes along who is a true friend and a good writer.” ― E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web When we learned last week about B.K. “Bonnie” Stevens passing, Shari Randall (writer, librarian, […]

Writing for Woman’s World Short Fiction Markets

by Paula Gail Benson If you’re interested in writing short romance or mystery stories, you might want to consider submitting to Woman’s World (WW), a weekly magazine found in most grocery stores. Before sending in a story, you’ll definitely want to read the publication. Its fiction guidelines are strict: (1) romances must be contemporary and […]

Rediscovering Highlights for Children

by Paula Gail Benson Wall of History at Highlights’ Editorial Offices When you were growing up, do you remember seeing Highlights for Children (a magazine for ages 6 through 12, with the motto: “Fun with a Purpose”) in your doctor’s office? I often read it there and for a while had my own subscription. Did […]