Lorrie’s Blog
Colon Confessions
This is a punctuation story with advice about anything that gives you the writing willies.
Writing Lessons from a Third Grader
The best part of teaching is learning from my students. Avery is amazing and has a lot to teach us about the writing process.
Birdwatching Helps Your Writing Soar
Birdwatching is a great way to become a person who writes.
Student Writers are Teachers Too!
Students are often the best teachers in the room. Here, Alina, shares her own writing and advice that will help writers of all ages.
Anatomy of Lorrie's 2024 Haiku
Here’s the story of my 2024 haiku—three little lines that will guide me through the year.
Live the Writing Life Without Publishing
This post describes three ways to live the writing life even if you’re not published.
Mrs. Tom's Guide to Adding Details to Your Writing
Download Mrs. Tom’s Guide to Adding Details to Your Writing. It’s a resource your entire family can use forever!
Helping Kids Love Writing Without Lifting a Pencil
Here are five real world, sustainable suggestions for helping your kids love writing—without lifting a pencil!
Falling in Love with Revision and Editing
Whenever you need to help your kids with revision and editing at home, use this approach so you can all fall in love with the process of making your writing shine.