Time Management – Do you struggle like most writers with finding the time to write? I know I do. Trying to squeeze in writing time is sometimes difficult with the many things we have to do during the day. So … here’s an article on just this topic written by Jan Fields on the Institute for Children’s Literature blog. Some of her tips include: (1) Give Up Perfection, (2) Don’t swamp yourself with goals, (3) Map your Most Creative Time of the Day, (4) Carry a Notebook With You Everywhere … and more … Visit the above website to read more.

Two days ago I conducted a writing workshop for students in the Rio Grande Valley. The school was in San Juan, Texas, and the students were enthused and eager to write their stories after we discussed the structure of story. It was a most enjoyable session.

Short-Short: A complete short story of 1,500 words or less. – Writer’s Digest Weekly Planner