Write your holiday memories
What holiday traditions does your family have? Do you light candles, decorate a tree, or bake delicious food? The sights and sounds of the holiday season are often some of the most memorable. This makes them a great source of ideas for nonfiction writing. By using specific details in your writing, you can draw readers…
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Newbery Medal and Caldecott Medal winners named
Each year, the American Library Association issues medals to important books in children’s literature. One is for the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature. In 2019, that was “Merci Suárez…
New perspective on finding the best blogging platform
So you’ve decided to start a blog. You know what topics you want to post about. You know the readers you want to target. You even have images you wish…
President Trump calls press “enemy of the people”
Journalists are obligated to report world events without adding their own personal opinions. In 2018, people who report the news were increasingly under fire by President Donald Trump. He…
Great Tips on Writing delves into the mechanics of fun and useful forms of writing. From poetry to persuasive essays, each book in this series guides readers through a different writing process. Learn how to choose and research your topic, organize your writing, hold your audience’s attention, and polish your prose through 12 step-by-step tips.