Write Exciting Things for Kids
Some of you know that I’m a teacher as well as an author. I learn from my students and fellow teachers every single day, even—and sometimes especially—from those who are brand new to the profession. What does teaching have in common with writing? So. Many. Things. I was sitting with a new teacher who had […]
Back to Basics
by Kim Peterson Every January, I return to the basics. Not resolutions exactly, but I return to what anchors me. Ideally, I maintain good writer-ly habits all year: I write in my journal daily. (Um, only did that one year.) I nurture my creativity regularly. (Well, it’s on my to-do list.) I edit and […]
How to Write a Query for Schoolhouse Teachers: Part One
Today, I’d like to start a series of posts related to the topic of how to query SchoolhouseTeachers.com, the curriculum site of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine. I’ll be representing SchoolhouseTeachers.com at the 2016 Write2Ignite conference, as well as presenting workshops on writing for the homeschool market and the art of storytelling. To date, I have […]
Resources for Writing for Children
It is just a few more days until 2016. The New Year always brings a list of resolutions and goals. If you are reading this, writing for children or teens is likely on your list. How do children’s writers know that they are successfully penning words that will resonate with young readers? Certainly they must […]
What Does It Mean to Write for the Homeschool Market?
We’ve talked a lot this year about creating materials with the homeschool market in mind, so it’s important that we know whom that market represents. If we’re going to visualize our ideal reader, there are some things we need to understand. One of the common misconceptions about homeschooling is that it’s done only on the […]
Inspired by God’s Creation
Driving along the great Mississippi River to see the fall leaves has always been a tradition in our family. Visiting the zoo and being amazed at the animals, often tickled by their behaviors . . . another tradition. Of course, walking along sandy beaches collecting shells is also high on our vacation list. When we […]
Writing for Schoolhouse Teachers
The homeschooling market is growing rapidly, and there are many ways childrens’ authors can be involved. I’m the executive editor at SchoolhouseTeachers.com, and I’d like to share with you about our company and how you can become part of our writing team. SchoolhouseTeachers.com is the curriculum site of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine. We serve homeschool families […]
Art Slam Live! October 3
Write2Ignite! is sending two reps (Jean and Cathy) to ART SLAM LIVE at the Mauldin Center in Greenville, SC, this Saturday, October 3, 2015. Our purpose?? To give attendees a 20 minute one-on-one Speed Coaching Session on writing and publishing for emerging writers at ART SLAM LIVE! Visit http://www.artslam.net/speedcoaching/ for information. But, hurry! The event […]
Write in The Corner Where You Are
This post originally appeared on Jan Prahl’s personal blog, Writing Under the Maple Leaves on April 18, 2015. She graciously shared it with us today. This was me, today. When I think of writing, This is the kind of idyllic spot that comes to mind. closer view, I penned this while sitting where my […]
Christmas in July: Planning Seasonal Products Early
It’s July 1st. I’m having trouble getting my head wrapped around that. It means half the year has passed. It means all those things I committed to doing in July (when it was still months away) are suddenly due now. And it means the Christmas holiday will be here before we blink. I know—you’re probably […]