by saschneider | Aug 24, 2023 | Kids, Writing, Parent and Teacher Resources
Recommended Grade Level – 5+ Blue Beetle is the most recent DC movie out that I’ve seen. There seems to be quite a bit of online talk about the movie being a failure. Forget that. This is a fun movie that I thought was well done. It’s definitely...
by saschneider | Aug 2, 2023 | Writing, Kids, Parent and Teacher Resources
Remember Choose Your Own Adventure? Remember the Choose Your Own Adventures books? These were the ones that you made the choice of how the story progressed. That meant each book was full of endless stories! Well, that isn’t quite true, but it sure seemed that...
by saschneider | Jan 20, 2023 | Writing, Parent and Teacher Resources
This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series IllustoryI got my published book back. There is a problem with the cover, but that is more my fault. The video shows the book and I talk about what I like about it. If you’d like to see it at Lulu Jr – go to...
by saschneider | Dec 14, 2022 | Writing, Parent and Teacher Resources
This entry is part 2 of 3 in the series IllustoryThe Illustory kit contains more than just the template pages. Inside you’ll also find markers and a guidebook for writing your story. Opening the kit The booklet starts off with brainstorming ideas, talks about...
by saschneider | Dec 14, 2022 | Writing, Parent and Teacher Resources
This entry is part 1 of 3 in the series IllustoryIllustory is a package offered by LULU Jr. to allow kids to write a story that can be turned into a book. Lulu is an online service that allows authors to create books from their manuscripts. They aren’t a...
by saschneider | Jul 24, 2018 | Writing, Kids
There are many ways to improve your writing. The first, and most obvious, is just to write more. With more practice you should get better. Part of that process is to get feedback from others. What we think we are writing is not always what is coming across to others....