Writing About Writing
Bookstore Author Event
Last month, I had the exciting opportunity to host a bookstore author event at a local bookstore. What a wonderful event at the Barnes and Noble! You could say that it was dream come true for me. I met some amazing readers, signed a few books, and even got to talk about my writing process. … Read more
Little Free Library Week
I am celebrating Little Free Library Week by sharing my books. Copies of Gertie Saves the Day and Two Wins for Wiley were added to my local Little Free Library. I sign each copy and add a note. Sometimes, I get an email from a child who has just read my book. It is a … Read more
Make a Book Day
Make a Book Day is an exciting celebration of creativity and storytelling. On this day, people are encouraged to learn about the world of bookmaking. It’s a perfect opportunity for everyone, whether they’re experienced writers or first-time authors, to explore their imagination and share their unique stories. The day highlights the joy of writing and … Read more
GET CAUGHT READING!
Where have you been caught? Caught reading that is! May is National Get Caught Reading Month. This annual celebration promotes the joy of reading. A consistent reading habit has many benefits such as: improving vocabulary, reduces stress, develop empathy, and boost knowledge and brainpower. For children, reading can help improve their language skills, increase their … Read more
The Magic of an Author Visit
As an author, school visits are a special and unique experience. They offer students a unique opportunity to connect with authors, learn about the writing process, explore different genres and envision themselves as future writers. The magic of an author visit happens when students see authors as real people with stories to tell. Author visits … Read more
DEAR DAY
Drop Everything And Read Day is a special reading celebration day that was designed to encourage families to make reading together each day a family priority and habit. Families are encouraged to read and enjoy books together for at least 30 minutes. April 12 is also the birthday of the children’s author Beverly Cleary. She received many letters from students who enjoyed D.E.A.R. time at their school. … Read more
Support Young Writers
April 10th is Encourage a Young Writer Day. This national event gives teachers and parents an opportunity to support young writers to use their ideas to create a story. Most children are natural storytellers. Their imagination and creativity allows them to come up with some of the best stories. Reading cultivates imagination, vocabulary, and basic writing skills. … Read more
It’s International Children’s Book Day
I love celebrations, especially those that involve books. International Children’s Book Day is a day to celebrate children’s books which includes picture books and easy-to-read stories written exclusively for children, and fairy tales, lullabies, fables, folk songs, and more. Activities around the world on this day include library scavenger hunts, writing competitions, announcements of book … Read more
Writing Coaches
Writing coaches help individuals improve their writing skills and achieve their writing goals by providing guidance, feedback, and accountability throughout the writing process. I recently hired a writing coach to help me with a chapter book I am writing. Her knowledge and expertise was extremely helpful and my story is so much stronger thanks to her … Read more