Taxes for creative types can be, well, taxing! So, here it is, June. Why am I writing a post about taxes now? Well, in order to run your self-employed business efficiently and well, it is important to keep accurate records…
Is your child ever too young to read to? Can you read to a one month old or a seven month old? Turns out, you can start even earlier! Babies recognize their mother's voice in the womb. Why Should You…
Busy, Busy, Busy People are too busy to read. People are too busy to think. People are too busy to learn. Or so it would seem! People are nearly too busy to take a deep breath! So, how do you…
We all do foolish things. Well, at least I know that I do! Here are eight foolish things that writers do. I'm sure that there are others, so feel free to share in the comments below! Eight Foolish Things Writers…
This is part 3 in a series of literature reviews for children coping with a parent who has a chronic or serious illness. See Part 1 and Part 2! In this post, I will review Why Does Mommy Hurt, Mommy…
There are quite a few exercises in photography about point of view. What would a tree look like from the point of view of a bear? What about a chipmunk? It’s a way to help you move about and see…
Ah, the glorious revision process. A writer’s dream… NOT! Rarely easy, often hard, and always a little emotional. But, it’s my baby! Yup. That’s exactly how it feels. We created this wonderful first draft. We poured our heart and soul…
A part of writing is doing your research. I have been working on a manuscript about a child whose mother has a chronic illness. The manuscript is geared towards children ages 3-6. There is surprisingly little out there that addresses…
Are you looking at me??? Or are you looking at that thing behind me? Or that thing next to me? What are you looking at? In writing, a paragraph has a main point and some supporting details. If not, the…