Writing offers an opportunity to do something that filmmakers and artists can’t. You can allow your reader to get into the head of your characters. Unlike TV, where you are a casual observer, writing permits you to weave a spell over the reader so that they become the character.

Stories need structure, so planning is an important step when you write. How can you help your child to learn to plan effectively? A top children's author offers these questions to prompt your budding writer. Also free worksheet and free parent newsletters with tips and activities. Terrific for anyone who wants to make writing easier.

Ban the boring story. Teach kids how to write great tension scenes that keep the reader hooked. Home school or mainstream, gifted or not, kids all make similar writing errors over and over again. Small steps make learning writing skills easier. Tension scenes are the solution to a dull story.

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Many aspiring authors rush into the process of finding an agent and overlook a common pitfall – the rogue agent. Agents work hard for their money – or at least good ones do.

Every writer knows sizzling story starts are vital. A top author shares professional tips and gives an action activity to try with the kids. Free story starters worksheet and free parent newsletter. Great for the home school curriculum.

Show kids how to write sizzling story starts. Home school or mainstream, gifted or not, children all make similar writing errors. Seven small steps make creative writing so easy to learn. Here is a solution to boring story beginnings. Great for the home school curriculum and for gifted students. Also free story starters worksheet and free parent newsletter with more great writing tips.

Do you have a "I've Got Your Story Straight Storyteller" in your life? This is the person who has YOUR whole life figured out. She will tell you what you should do, how you should feel and what everything you say, think and feel means. You may hear something like this from this storyteller, "If you would just do ___________, you would be so much happier."

Many writers will tell you that they are great at research. They can spend up to six months prior to putting pen to paper – yet few actually bother to study the market they’re writing for.

Do your kids write stories that start too slowly, with little room for the adventure? Here's how to overcome this problem. Learn how authors 'cheat' to keep the story moving. Great for the home school curriculum and for gifted students. Also free story starters worksheet and free parent newsletter.