Coaching KidLit – EPISODE 25: WRITING ROUTINES AND PRACTICES Christy and Sharon discuss writing routines and practices for writers navigating their creative journeys, including the…
Coaching KidLit – EPISODE 25: WRITING ROUTINES AND PRACTICES Christy and Sharon discuss writing routines and practices for writers navigating their creative journeys, including the…
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Wow! My three-month (May-July) 2023 Arizona State Library Writing Residency serving Chandler Public Library is over. That’s it. Done. Fini. Here are five key takeaways…
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We all have Zones of Genius, things we excel at, a variety of mad skills, some of which are learned, hard earned, and others that…
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A Lifelong Love of Language I am a word nerd and devout bibliophile with a sincere love of language. I have been all my life.…