Recently, I had several kids in a project group with my son ask how to write a story. I had some tools up already, but I decided to make and add some more. You can check out the worksheets and videos on my Resources page, or keep reading ... No Problem, No Story Most stories center on one main character who has a problem to solve. In writer speak, we call that a conflict. The character—be they human, alien, animal, plant, imaginary creature, or talking toaster—has a challeng

Okay, I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO overdue with a blogpost. It's been a year? I would admit that I've been slacking except that I haven't...

Children's picture books cover a wide range of topics and styles. They can be narrative fiction, meaning they tell a story. They can also...

Happy Labor Day! Today is a day to celebrate workers, but often, that gets lost in the hubbub of picnics, parades, barbecues, yard work,...

So, I haven't blogged in a while, and I should probably write something about how much fun I'm having sharing Hide and Shh! with friends...