8 Book-Inspired DIY Projects You Can Actually Use!
So… I’m a nerd. You don’t say! I’d never guessed! Yeah, I keep it under wraps pretty well. But, there are times when I just can’t deny my inner literary curiosity and psych-outs about...
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What Exactly are Writing Communities?
A community is–in a vaguely generic sense–a unified body of individuals with one or more commonalities. The lovely thing about such a definition is that the word can be expanded beyond locality, which is...
Creative Writing Magazines: Where to Submit and Why You Should
As creative writers, most of us want to share our stories and publish. I’m not gonna lie, I want to. Paradoxically, most of us are terrified to publish because of potential failure and rejection. Well, maybe you should start with a smaller audience and publish to a few magazines.
What Exactly Do I Put in a Writer’s Journal?
Now, as a writer, you need to have one. Just like you should also have a reading journal to help you become a better writer. I’ve gone through Pinterest, and many people say you need to have a writer’s journal / notebook, but no one tells you what to actually put in there.
What Exactly Do I Put in a Reading Journal?
To be a good writer, you have to be a good reader. That’s why I started keeping a reading journal. It’s an excellent tool to keep the reader in me alive!
The Perfect Gift for the Creative Writer
Every year, I have the same problem: trying to find a gift for my writing friends. Reader friends–books, of course. But, writers? What do you get? Pencils?
5 Allusions Every Reader Needs to Know to “Get It”
All readers need to know allusions. I found five common allusions you will find any smart character in anything referencing. Y’know, the cool-kid knowledge.
Videos & Lessons for High School Studies
Reviewing all of the video creators below, I found that these would be the most engaging, helpful, and appropriate for 9-12th graders.
5 Cheap Classroom Investments for Learning and Lovable spaces
Okay, there are 5 things that stood out to anyone who came into my classroom. I will address these below: Accent Wall Home staples Alternative Seating Lighting and Aromatics Something Living This post includes...
Pixarian Storytelling: Drive Conflict with Values
When your values are clear, making decisions becomes easier. Roy E. Disney Disney is pretty much my idol or something. It’s words like this from him that remind me why his Disneyland vision is...
Lifelong Learning: 8 Tools and Resources
Lifelong Learning, though natural, is also purposeful. School isn’t the only way to do this, though! Here are some tools to keep learning–for free!
Lifelong Learning: What, Why, How?
Lifelong Learning, though natural, is also purposeful. School isn’t the only way to do this, though! Here are some articles and resources all about it!
Pixarian Storytelling: Introduction
In this blog series, I outline steps and tasks that any writer can use to write the “Pixarian way”, as suggested by a former Pixar storyboard artist.
