Why Rejection is Good
My manuscript was recently rejected by a literary magazine. I say my manuscript because I understand, as I mentioned in my previous blog post, that it was my writing, not me, that was rejected. I…
Coping with Writing Rejection
In order to succeed in writing, you must be skilled in coping with writing rejection. Rejection letters are never easy to receive, especially generic postcards or emails without a stated reason for the rejection. Speed…
One or Two Spaces After a Period: A Discussion
I remember my third grade days of learning how to type on a computer with my classmates. We hovered our fingers over the keyboards, wanting to scratch the back of our hands with the rough…
Writing Scavenger Hunt Clues: Ideas for the Treasure Hunt
Scavenger hunts are fun for kids (and adults) of all ages, but writing scavenger hunt clues can be just as puzzling as solving them. Apply your imagination to these witty ideas when writing scavenger hunt…
Journaling in Stories
Dear Blogging Community, I decided to write this blog as I write my journal entries. You are now reading the typed-up version of what I wrote in my same journal with my same pen at…
Keeping a Journal: Tips for Writing Entries
Keeping a journal is a way to explore thoughts, work out problems, reduce stress, and improve your writing craft. But writing entries can seem pointless when the entries turn whiny or are written for no…
Writing for a Holiday
Literature played a strong role in our holiday seasons this year. Many (if not most) playhouses performed their version of A Christmas Carol. Children listened to recitations of ’Twas the Night Before Christmas and storytime…