Tips for Writing a College Admissions/Scholarship Essay If you are a junior or senior in high school and plan to attend college, have some sample paragraphs ready that you can cut and paste (or easily edit) for various applications. Colleges will ask you a variety of questions depending upon the university. For scholarships, each application will require different answers depending upon the organization granting the scholarship. Some scholarships are based on academics, faith

As I’m writing this blog post, I’m in the process of assessing my writing goals for myself and my students. I think writing goals are...

I love being a writing consultant and coach for both teen writers and adults. I believe that we all need encouragement and guidance through the writing process. When I work with teens or adults, I challenge them with writing prompts that are both creative and academic in nature. Why do I use both creative and academic exercises when I am coaching someone? I am asked this question from time to time, and my answer always remains the same: creative writing strengthens our nonfic