One of the most common punctuation errors in student writing that I see pertains to comma usage. Too many commas or not enough commas...both are a problem. And it tells…
Ok, so I love words. I do. I'm a word-a-holic. I love the way a good word feels when it slips off your tongue. I love getting the word of…
We’ve all heard the old adage that “children learn what they live.” Children learn to be kind when they are shown kindness. Children learn to be honest, when people are…
We have all heard of book signings where authors read excerpts of their books. And who hasn’t happened by an open mic poetry reading at niche coffee shop? We even…
Classic literature is replete with imagery of the time it was written and lessons for the ages. It also demonstrates the excellence of well written works where emphasis was on quality of…
How many times do people say, “I’m more of a math person,” to explain away their lack of writing skills? Too often! Parents and educators need to stop looking at…
Does Hemmingway's writing affect you or does it effect you? Not sure? Let's solve the problem once and for all. AFFECT The word affect is a verb. It is an…
Do you know the difference between a report and a paper? The difference between a descriptive and narrative piece of writing? Many – if not most – of my middle…
During these long winter days and the birth of social distancing, it is important to find creative and out-of-the-box ways to maintain the active engagement of students of all ages.…
Flashback Blog: From Monday, April 16, 2012 at Once Upon a Novelist No Man's Land I am in that no man's land between finishing a piece of work and looking for…