The World of Writing Distractions

I saw an awesome image by Zachary Petit about all the crazy distractions we writers delve into once we actually put that BIC (“butt in chair”). Head on over to view the infographic and see where you fall, after reading and commenting here, of course.The graphic is amusing to most of us because it is somethingContinueContinue reading “The World of Writing Distractions”

The Words of a Teacher

Tonight was a big night. I took my oldest daughter out to a high school open house. It wasn’t just any school. This open house was at the school I went to. As soon as we pulled up, a flood of memories rushed over me. As we entered through the auditorium door, I remembered the lastContinueContinue reading “The Words of a Teacher”

Show Don’t Tell

My daughter’s 7th grade classroom has an amazing teacher who is enthusiastic about writing and the writing process. After hearing how they are learning about “Showing, not telling,” I recently offered to do a classroom visit to reinforce the concept they are learning. As an author and editor I was thrilled to hear how the teacherContinueContinue reading “Show Don’t Tell”

The March VBT Tour

A little late in posting – but  below is the March  Book tour schedule . Come check out  all these fantastic authors and their blogsThe Writers on the Move’s March 2011 Tour Schedule1st Debra Eckerling is featuring Margaret Fieland2nd Kathy Stemke is featuring Jennifer Gladen 3rd Nancy Famolari is featuring Jenny Turner 4th Margaret FielandContinueContinue reading “The March VBT Tour”

Teresa’s Shadow Featured on Kathy Stemke’s Blog

Please Stop by Author Kathy Stemke’s Blog and learn more about my book, Teresa’s Shadow. Learn about the book, where to find it and even get an excerpt.  See it all here: http://educationtipster.blogspot.com/2011/03/featured-author-jennifer-gladen.html