“It just needs a quick proofread…”
When most first-time authors have completed their book, they look for someone to proofread it to eliminate typos, spelling errors, and...
I am a ... : the power of words
I've had a review lesson this month on the power of words. Perhaps it would be more accurate to say an advanced course. My paintings have...
Making your PUGs behave
I love dogs. When I meet a dog in a friend's home or out and about, I am happy to talk to the dog, rub its ears and give lots of pets. I...
Putting in the ugly stuff
Does this F Minus comic make you cringe? Do you worry about your editor or your readers thinking less of you because of the mistakes...
Writing about a spiritual experience
Sometimes we think we can't write about our spiritual experiences because we don't sound like preachers. But the most powerful accounts...
When Father Carves the Duck
[Perhaps carving a turkey is easier -- libby] We all look on with anxious eyes —When father carves the duck, And mother almost always...
Earliest memory
For many years, I knew exactly what my earliest memory was. I was 4 years old, standing on the hump that ran through the middle of our...
Writing holiday memories and traditions
Today my facebook page is filled with images of military personnel and flags. Yours probably is, too, as this is Veteran's Day. The town...
First steps: use webbing to get ideas
What you see above is an example of a common prewriting tool called a web, a bubble map, or a cluster map. Using a graphic organizer can...
A close look at the details lets us see
I found the photo above to be immediately compelling when it came across my personal Facebook page. Of course, I love the colors, but the...
