What is a writer's pocketbook, you ask? It's what I call the pocketbook that's big enough to hold the book I'm currently reading, a small

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Learning, networking, and receiving feedback are what I use to boost inspiration and motivation as a writer. That's why I'm headed to...

One of my favorite late-December activities is shopping for a new journal.

Adventures help build creative muscle. I'm convinced writer's block can always be cured by taking a break from the keyboard and trying...

Amidst my hectic graduate work, middle school teacher, and novel writer schedule, I carved out time for a writers and illustrators...

When I sat down in a session at the SCBWI-Carolinas fall writers and illustrators weekend retreat, everyone around me was exchanging...

The Birkhead Wilderness, which is part of the Uwharrie Mountains in central NC, was the inspiration and setting for my Zahra of the...

The start of school had me overwhelmed and underproductive when it came to my writing obligations. During every spare minute, I was...

My first summer break since returning to the classroom is over. It was a good break. I played, traveled, studied, wrote, read, and...

On a recent trip to visit my cousin in New York City, I was asked if I wanted to walk across a bridge. "Of course! Let's do it!" was my...