I recently read an article in The Atlantic by Cindy O’Donnell-Allen titled: “The Best Writing Teachers are Writers Themselves.” The title alone intrigued me. After all, this seemed obvious (and…
Basic. We use this word so often that the true meaning often eludes us. Basic means fundamental, foundation, or starting point. The word is simple to understand, but it is…
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…
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…
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…
In an article entitled “How to Teach Kids to Write Effectively,” Penelope Trunk questions how writing is taught today. She suggests that learning traditional writing skills is a waste of…