We live in a social media world! At times it seems that almost everyone has an account on social media outlets. Many people feel very strongly about the way social media should be used. If you’re not careful, it’s easy to lose sight of what is really important because of the time warp that happens…
A little over two months ago, I got an email from my writing teacher that told me about a KET Young Writers Contest. I immediately grabbed a notebook and pencil and began my short story. This story is loosely based on my real experience with my tongue getting stuck in my braces. It wasn’t Veteran’s…
I’ll never forget the night I finished Riley Mae and the Rock Shocker Trek, the opener to the Good New Shoes series. At the time, I was a third-grader just beginning to discover the wonderful world of books. The Good News Shoes was the first series that lit up my eyes with an excitement that…
Each of is living our personal story! We are living through something that no one else can copy. One of the great things about the computer age we live in, is the easy accessibility of sharing our story. Do you write for therapy or for family? For your friends? Do you use a journal or…
Do you keep a journal of your life? Do you take the time each day to write the story of your life? I’ve tried different types of journals, diaries and planners throughout my life and usually they get written for a few days or weeks and then I take a break for months or even…
Are you stumped about what you should write? Feeling the pressure to post an amazing article that will bring in thousands of eager readers for your blog but drawing a complete blank when you look at the computer screen? Maybe it’s time to get your inspiration from the entertainment industry. Did you just finish a…
Did you have a pen pal when you were a kid? I did! I ended up corresponding regularly with some friends that lived in Japan and another girl who lived in Louisiana. It was always fun to go to the mailbox or get home from school and find a letter on the table. My daughter…
Are you an aspiring writer…. but don’t have the money or time to really pursue your passion? Here’s a few ways to pursue this hobby without spending money.