Did you know that on US Army bases, soldiers get a tattoo every day? Keep writing.

<p>939. When I say the word "tattoo," you probably think of body art, but "tattoo" has another meaning that's related to a famous Edinburgh festival that is happening this month. Plus, we look at why you should never stop writing (and reading).ding).</p><p>The "tattoo" segment was written by Samantha Enslen, who runs Dragonfly Editorial. You can find her at <a href="http://dragonflyeditorial.com">dragonflyeditorial.com</a>.</p><p>The "aging and writing" segment was written by <a href="https://theconversation.com/profiles/roger-j-kreuz-817382">Roger J. Kreuz,</a> associate dean in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Memphis. Richard M. Roberts, a foreign service officer, also contributed. <a href="https://theconversation.com/one-skill-that-doesnt-deteriorate-with-age-122613">It originally appeared in The Conversation</a>, and appears here through a Creative Commons license.</p><p>|<strong> Transcript:</strong> https://grammar-girl.simplecast.com/episodes/tattoo/transcript</p><p>| <strong>For more on writing your novel later in life: An Interview with Bourne Morris.</strong></p><ul><li>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/753-take-heart-heres-why-you-still-have-time-to-write/id173429229?i=1000462060258">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/753-take-heart-heres-why-you-still-have-time-to-write/id173429229?i=1000462060258</a></li><li>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5SXdTOhW9WSI22Ensfyq1I?si=SBf23qt3Rce67Vpyox1qPQ">https://open.spotify.com/episode/5SXdTOhW9WSI22Ensfyq1I?si=SBf23qt3Rce67Vpyox1qPQ</a></li><li>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LFGT1sWmU0</li></ul><p>| <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe">Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates</a>.</p><p>| <a href="https://j.mp/3oooKmK">Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses.</a></p><p>| <a href="https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/grammar-girl-s-peeve-wars">Peeve Wars card game</a>. </p><p>| <a href="https://bit.ly/GrammarPopBooks">Grammar Girl books</a>. </p><p>| HOST: M