So you’ve written that rough draft. Now what? For one thing, it’s probably chock full of errors, plot holes, character inconsistencies and plenty of other grammatical problems. I’m sure if you begin to read through it you will see them, glaring out from the page like the misshapen and malformed creatures from aContinue reading “5 Ways to Force Yourself to Edit Your Novel”
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Research: All Good Writers Do It
This last weekend Baz Luhrmann’s film The Great Gatsby premiered in American theaters. I haven’t had a chance to get to the theater to see it, but I will probably do that soon. School is winding down and soon I will have the summer to write, do editing projects, and spend time with my family doingContinue reading “Research: All Good Writers Do It”
Gifted and Talented Youngsters: Enrichment for Future Dreams
Today was a very special day in the life of my little 9 year old Leigha Colby. She is my middle daughter, sometimes feels left out, yet like all of my children has a special talent or gift. Where my oldest son Conner is gifted in deep love for others and my oldest daughter KayleeContinue reading “Gifted and Talented Youngsters: Enrichment for Future Dreams”
Teaching: Why It Is Not What It Used To Be
Today’s letter on the A to Z Blogging Challenge is “T”, and if there is something that has been on my mind lately it is teaching. A few weeks ago, a retiring teacher Gerald Conti posted to Facebook about the teaching profession as it stands today. The letter went viral. In it, Conti cited theContinue reading “Teaching: Why It Is Not What It Used To Be”
Man’s Day Out: The OU Red Vs. White Game
Today my son, my father in law and brother in law all piled into the car and drove to nearby Norman, Oklahoma to attend the annual Spring Red vs. White Game at the University of Oklahoma. It is a traditional scrimmage that they play for the fans. It was indeed time for the men toContinue reading “Man’s Day Out: The OU Red Vs. White Game”
Student Writers Living In Poverty
In the many years I have spent in the classroom, I have been through several modes of thought as a teacher and most of these modes were originally brought on by the way I was raised. I grew up in a home with parents who did not graduate from college but who had a highContinue reading “Student Writers Living In Poverty”
A Chip Off the Old Block
Friday was a very special day for me. It was the day that my oldest daughter informed me that she wanted to write a book. Kaylee is 11 years old and most parents probably would have said something like “Aww. That’s cute.” or “that’s nice, dear” and then gone on about their business. No. IContinue reading “A Chip Off the Old Block”
Weekly Roundup: 9/21/12
It has been a busy week, but now I am off for my annual trip to Ennis, Texas where Conner and I and a few friends will attend the NHRA drag races. This will be our third year at the races, and it looks to be a great weekend since it will be 80 degreesContinue reading “Weekly Roundup: 9/21/12”
Writing Is Hard Work 