Homophones are two or more words with the same pronunciation but different meanings. Mixing up homophones is one of the most common mistakes students make in their writing. We work…
Throwback to my life as a writer from 2013 as documented in Once Upon a Novelist: The Pumpkin Patch Last weekend, I was out for a nice leisurely drive with…
With Online Scribblers immersed in its 10th year, it is only natural to reflect upon its continued development and growth. In doing so, one question continues to present itself: What…
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…
In my first book, I had quotations at the beginning of each chapter that in some way had to do with the theme of the following pages. I have since…
Sometimes I wonder if we writers are simply a collection of tortured souls agonizing to get our stories out. It seems to me that writers, the really good ones anyway,…
With Online Scribblers immersed in its 10th year, it is only natural to reflect upon its continued development and growth. In doing so, one question continues to present itself: What…
Even the youngest kids can enjoy writing! It can be challenging to get young kids writing. But the fact is, the sooner you make writing a regular part of your…
Ten years ago, I began an online writing school when a homeschool parent asked if I would consider teaching online and make my face-to-face workshop a virtual experience. Teaching Online…
It is universally understood that mathematics skills are necessary in life regardless of the career path a student chooses. After all, taxes and tips need to be figured. Budgets need…