IT'S HERE! NaNoWriMo starts TODAY! Short for National Novel Writing Month, NaNoWriMo is an amazing writing event that takes place every November. I love that NaNoWriMo also has a Young Writers Program that's open to children 17 and under. The challenge? Pump out a...
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How Twitter makes you a better writer
This little article is a gem. Who knew Twitter could help you improve your writing skills?
Is your child a budding novelist?
Ever heard of NaNoWriMo? Short for National Novel Writing Month, it's an amazing writing event that takes place every November. I love that NaNoWriMo also has a Young Writers Program that's open to children 17 and under. The challenge? Pump out a novel in 30 days....
13 warning signs of a bad poetry contest
Are your children interested in entering poetry contests? Don’t fall prey to a slick scam!
Participating in writing contests can benefit your kids
How participating in writing contests can benefit your kids
Printable word games
A variety of printable word games to challenge your kids to use vocabulary in different ways.
Handwritten notes: Christmas gifts from the heart
One year for Mother's Day, my son Ben wrote me a long, sappy letter dripping with affection and appreciation. I'm sure he figured that if he was sentimental enough, I wouldn't notice that he didn't get me a gift. Know what? He was right! Sometimes, the best present...
Put some fun into editing!
I know a cat that blogs. Really. His name is Humphrey, and he belongs to our dear friend, Nancy Sanders. Nancy, who also happens to be the author of our new WriteShop Primary series, invited Humphrey to be a guest writer on her blog yesterday, where he offers his own...
Graphic organizers
Kids can use a variety of graphic organizers to arrange their ideas before writing.
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