The Scene You’re Afraid to Write Is the One That Will Make Readers Cry
The Scene You’re Afraid to Write Is the One That Will Make Readers Cry Writing with emotional honesty. You want to do it, but
December 17, 2025
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The Scene You’re Afraid to Write Is the One That Will Make Readers Cry Writing with emotional honesty. You want to do it, but
Why Teacher-Created Classroom Resources Matter More Than Ever If you have ever stayed late after school tweaking a worksheet, rewriting directions for clarity, or
Empty by Sherry Kuehl Book Review: Friendship, Fury, and Reinvention at Midlife I just finished Empty by Sherry Kuehl and I knew I had
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A Surprising Discovery I sat down with The Stillness Within the Storm expecting something pleasant and possibly predictable. What I actually found was a
If you have ever written a scene that felt like it was galloping toward a finish line while your reader was still tying their
Crafting Unforgettable Villains and Antagonists Readers Will Love to Hate Crafting unforgettable villains and antagonists is not an easy task. So often they across
How to Write Pacing That Keeps Readers Hooked Writing pacing plays a major role in how readers experience your story. When you understand writing
By: Tracie Joy
A Workbook for Developing Positive Thinking Strategies
We all try to think positive, but sometimes it can be so hard. Life can get crazy, and we get pushed and pulled from all different directions. How do you stay positive when life seems to be conspiring against you? The Thinking Positive Toolbox will help you develop your own strategies to stay positive in this crazy life.
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