Every nook and cranny and item was clear to see and I thought, "How is he doing this so I can steal his powers?"
However, as I write, and during the quiet hours of the day in between my students, story ideas pop up in my mind. Nuggets of a potentially larger tale.
To counter the outline hate, I have two quick stories. Well, one story, and the other is the piece of writing advice I'm going to dissect.
Writing Skill-Grid is where I... attempt to fill up small icons on my writerly growth grid.
As for my other project code name, Project: HARP, my current middle-grade fantasy novel I'm writing, this week's post is one part update and one part method.
I usually walk away from con feeling more inspired and ready to work than I do all year. Then, then next day comes.
Objectively, these two sentences both say the same thing. Our friend Jamie has an affinity for french fries.
Part I HERE So, I became a teacher after college. Teaching was life and the kids in my 5th grade, 6th grade, and 4th grade classes were the biggest parts of that life. E.L.A. was my specialty (which stands for... Continue Reading →
Fifth Draft 