‘Chicken boy’ has the last laugh on Thanksgiving
To help get you in the Thanksgiving spirit, here’s something a little different from Shona Saunders, mom to Ethan (9) and Eli (4). “I’ve always been a storyteller and I love to write. I was trying...
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‘When I’m writing, I kind of just lose myself in it’
“I write short stories, like action and science fiction. I’ve been doing it for about 10 years. I’ve probably written over 30 stories. When I’m writing, I kind of just lose myself in it.” What’s your...
If you want to write well, you should read more
“The best writers that I’ve had in my classes are those who read a lot. Voraciously. I can always tell somebody who does not pick up a book and probably hasn’t in years. They are the...
Personal drive can lead students to success
“I do worry about the future because I think people today tend to be a lot lazier than past generations, probably because so many things have come so easily to them. The only solution is an...
Gaining self-confidence helps future doctor
As another school year comes to a close, here’s a young student who seems pretty focused on her future. “I go to IMPACT Early College High School. By the time I graduate, I’ll have two years...
Writing tips key to communicating effectively
“I wouldn’t say writing comes easy for me. I’m not a natural writer. But I do think I know what quality writing looks like. So I can apply that to my own writing and to help...
Writers find a way back into each other’s lives
“We used to go to school together, but we just met up again recently after several years. It really was a surprise. He kind of just popped up out of nowhere.” “Rekindling the flame, I guess....
Young writer enjoys creating her own worlds
“I love writing. I’ve been writing stories since I was real young. I have these journals filled with stories. Right now I’m reworking the Harry Potter books and putting my own characters in it. One has...
She enjoys writing from a comic perspective
“I write short fiction and have some stuff published, but I’m not the next Hemingway. “I’ve written a lot about reality TV, how it both reflects us and sort of sets a course for us. Early...
Whatever happened to cursive writing?
“I’m a retired school teacher. I taught 26 years, second and third grades, and have been working at our church’s child center with school-age children for another 10 years.” What’s one of the biggest changes you’ve...
