Affect vs Effect
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…
Continue Reading
Affect vs Effect
Cursive: Gone Forever?
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…
Continue Reading
Cursive: Gone Forever?
Quotations Move Me…
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…
Continue Reading
Quotations Move Me…
Online Learning: The Great Equalizer
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…
Continue Reading
Online Learning: The Great Equalizer
Ten Ways to Get Young Kids Writing
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…
Continue Reading
Ten Ways to Get Young Kids Writing
Grammar Testing: The New Application Process?
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…
Continue Reading
Grammar Testing: The New Application Process?
Writing Mumbo Jumbo
Before I began teaching writing, I was a writer. I was immersed daily in the lives of my characters and the world of shopping my manuscript. I was an active…
Continue Reading
Writing Mumbo Jumbo
Traditional Writing Skills for Modern Students?
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…
Continue Reading
Traditional Writing Skills for Modern Students?