Students will learn many strategies for overcoming writer’s block, including the famous Brain Drain exercise. They will also explore the power of prompts: both discovering others’ and creating their own. They will learn the value of choosing words and formatting well. They will develop observational skills both for general enrichment as well as gathering material for their literature. They will practice using templates to guide the structuring of their writing. They will practice the subtle difference between showing vs. telling a story.

My foundational expertise is having been trained as a classroom teacher and receiving a 7-12 teacher certification. I have also taught writing classes and tutored writing students. I have written extensively, including the publishing—so far—of three books. Beyond that, I have been paid as a copywriter and copyeditor.