Lorrie’s Blog

Lorrie Tom 5/19/25 Lorrie Tom 5/19/25

Keeping a Week in the Life of Me Journal During the Pandemic

Starting a small writing project (like a fill-in-the-blank 7-day journal) and actually finishing it feels satisfying right now.

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This is a punctuation story with advice about anything that gives you the writing willies.

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The best part of teaching is learning from my students. Avery is amazing and has a lot to teach us about the writing process.

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Birdwatching is a great way to become a person who writes.

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Students are often the best teachers in the room. Here, Alina, shares her own writing and advice that will help writers of all ages.

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Here’s the story of my 2024 haiku—three little lines that will guide me through the year.

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This post describes three ways to live the writing life even if you’re not published.

Lorrie Tom 4/18/22 Lorrie Tom 4/18/22

Download Mrs. Tom’s Guide to Adding Details to Your Writing. It’s a resource your entire family can use forever!

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Here are five real world, sustainable suggestions for helping your kids love writing—without lifting a pencil!