“Revision is one of the exquisite pleasures of writing.” Perhaps Bernard Malamud’s quote is overstating it, but revision is certainly where the hard work of writing takes place. And it can be overwhelming. Everything from the flow of the story arc to the grammar and spelling checks are done during this stage of the process. While trying to do a revision for every aspect of the story at once can be overwhelming, focusing on one small area can be a … Read More »

Success. One of the most frequent subjects of books, workshops, presentations, and blogs. As an educator, I am often reading articles and research on success for insights, approaches, and strategies that I can bring into the classroom to ultimately help my students become successful. I also admit to being a bit of a self-serving junkie. I hope these insights will help me with my roles outside the classroom as well- my life as a writer, speaker, and presenter. I love … Read More »