What Does It Mean to Write for the Homeschool Market?
Who are you writing for? Who is your ideal reader, and how are you meeting his or her needs? These are important questions to consider when writing. Let’s talk more about what it means to write for the homeschool market, who homeschools, and what are the important things to keep in mind when serving these readers? Those are the questions we are looking at today on Write2Ignite. Come join us!
The Limitless Creativity of God
Do you ever feel like you have nothing special to offer? Come consider with me the limitless creativity of God!
Do You Ever Feel Like a Comma?
Do you ever feel like you’re not sure where you fit or if you’re needed? I’ve wrestled with those feelings, and it struck me once that commas must feel much the same way. You’ll never believe what happened next. I’m sharing about it today on the Write2Ignite blog.
Could Your Writing Save a Life?
Angry men bent on death. She broke the law, and she must die… Join me today on Write2Ignite to see how God can use the words you write to save a life.
The Charlotte Mason Method, Part One
The Charlotte Mason method is a popular method of teaching and learning that encompasses many areas of study. I’m sharing with writers today how to create materials that support the Charlotte Mason method. Come check it out.
The Charlotte Mason Method, Part Two
Let’s continue our study of the Charlotte Mason method with this new post on Write2Ignite. I’m sharing with writers today a look at her philosophy regarding art, handicrafts, living math, history, geography, and more. Come take a look.
The Charlotte Mason Method, Part Three
Let’s continue our study of the Charlotte Mason method with today’s post on Write2Ignite. In this post, I’m sharing with writers how copywork can be an important part of the Charlotte Mason method and ways to incorporate it into your work. Come take a look at this new installment on Charlotte Mason.
The Charlotte Mason Method, Part Four
Let’s complete our study of the Charlotte Mason method with today’s post on Write2Ignite, when we take a look at what other types of resources we can create as writers that will support families who are homeschooling using the Charlotte Mason Method. This will include science and nature studies, art and classical music, handicrafts, Bible, and more. Research, experiment, and have fun with this great teaching method! You may be surprised by what you can create.
A unit study is a great way for kids to learn about a topic that sparks their interest. It is also a great way for writers to share their work and use all that “extra” information your research uncovered that just wouldn’t fit into your final piece. We’re talking about how to create unit studies on Write 2 Ignite today. Join us!
Writing for the Homeschool Market–Notebooking
One great way to get started writing for the homeschool market is by creating notebooking pages. They are fun and provide countless options and opportunities for creativity—both on the part of the writer and the student. Notebooking is a tool many homeschoolers integrate with other homeschooling methods. Its variations and applications are limitless. Come join us on Write2Ignite as we look at notebooking.
Puzzling Over Puzzles-How to Write Puzzles for Kids
One of my favorite things to create is puzzles! If you enjoy creating history and language arts resources like I do, the types of puzzles you have at your disposal to make learning enjoyable are virtually endless. Here are just a few types I have enjoyed making over the years . . .
How Roundups Build Credibility
What does herding cattle have to do with writing? Surprisingly, more than you might expect. Both jobs require skill, stamina, and a willingness to get dusty and weary pursuing your goal. It also shows the value of rounding related things up into one place. That’s the aspect we’re going to explore today on Write 2 Ignite.
Christmas in July-Planning Seasonal Products Early
It’s July 1st. I’m having trouble getting my head wrapped around that. It means half the year has passed. It means all those things I committed to doing in July (when it was still months away) are suddenly due now. And it means the Christmas holiday will be here before we blink. I know—you’re probably groaning because I mentioned Christmas. If you create printables and curriculum for the homeschool market, there is, in my opinion, no more exciting time than the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season. But a little planning now can save you a lot of stress later. I’m sharing some ideas over on Write 2 Ignite today. Come join us and share some tips of your own!
I know the cliché well: “You only fail if you refuse to try.” While I don’t doubt the truth of those words, it’s of little comfort when I am staring at another submission I was sure I had “just right” only to see it returned—again. Red ink loudly announces, “You missed the mark—AGAIN!” I lift my eyes to Heaven and begin to pray. I stop, suddenly doubting my ability to choose the right words. My eyes fall to an envelope on my desk I hadn’t noticed before, a SASE I didn’t remember sending. The postmark reads, “Glory.” Sliding my finger under the flap, I tear it open and . . . Join us as we discover the contents of the envelope today on Write 2 Ignite.