I wrote this short story after hearing the story of a teacher who did not know what to do or say to help alleviate the fear many students had after the election e...

As writers, we all struggle with some aspect of writing. For some, it’s that first paragraph, for others it’s describing the scene just right. After talking to my...

Sometimes the simple tricks are the most helpful. Here's a little background to help explain what I mean by that. Back when I worked as a writing consultant at IP...

No matter how much I learn about writing, I feel like I will never know enough. In a way, that can be a good thing. No one is perfect, after all, but when I lear...

I write because I enjoy it…well, most of the time anyway. Every now and again I hit a road block and I find myself stuck. The best way to move past it, I’ve found...

Writing prompts can be a great way to spark your creativity. This is the prompt I used to write this story; I hope you enjoy it! Demigod “What is going on her...

With fall coming up, I feel like I am more creative than ever! All those crisp leaves, those bright colors, cool mornings, hot chocolate, the list goes on! Yet th...

I’ve mentioned before in my first blog, Hello World, that I have been working on my first novel. Its creation has been a bumpy one, but I finally have a completed...

Rainy days can drain my energy levels faster than bad news or a failed project. Now, this is not to be confused with stormy days. Those days are just awesome! I m...

Working from home isn’t easy; however, once you set up a good routine, it can become easier. The key is to avoid distractions. For me, it’s my phone and the inter...