Category Archives: Writing Advice
Raising Children who Write
Teaching children to read and to write has changed dramatically over the past generation, with the tragic result that many of today’s children no longer enjoy reading or writing, and are not competent in these vital skills. When children start … Continue reading
Advantages of joining a writing group
Joining a writing group may be the most important decision of your writing career. Continue reading
How to work with a critique group
There are pros and cons to each type of group. Continue reading
New Year’s Resolutions for Writers
I resolve to write a Mission Statement answering these questions: What is the most important thing I want to accomplish this year? What virtue do I want to develop this year? What do I want to write this year? What … Continue reading
The Alphabet for Writers
Do you want to write only for yourself and your family? Continue reading
On being a writer
First, you must write for yourself. Continue reading
How to Stay Motivated
Success as a writer depends on more than writing talent Continue reading
How-to: Research settings
Setting is almost as important as the characters. Continue reading
How-to: Use a Comma
Do you remember the rules about comma usage? Continue reading
Colors & Foods
Who wouldn’t want a chocolate cashmere throw? Continue reading