Schools pack their students’ days with many subjects…math, social studies, science, and literature. Most students are also exposed to a variety of specialty courses that they attend, once a week,…
When I was in high school, I had a guidance counselor who took a whole class period to teach us how to accept compliments. I remember the eye rolling and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Studies Show Physical Writing is Essential Anne Margen, a Norway university professor, performed studies with university students and drew the conclusion that simply writing with a pen or pencil provides…
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…