The Writing Tutor Articles
Reading in a Tree
On Writing, Reading, and Growing Up: Today is like many of the summer days I spent at my grandparents' house in Indiana--except I am writing, instead of reading and I am sitting in a chair on my de...
Having It All: A Mother's Thoughts about Balance
On Writing and Parenting: I am an 80s child. My teenage years were spent in the midst of the Cold War, punk rock, and hair-sprayed hair. I was lucky enough to have parents who raised me to believe ...
Multiple Intelligences Action Research
Action Research: The following articles are all components of one action research study that investigated whether multiple intelligences based instruction had an effect on students' attitudes and a...
No, No, No -- What Else is a Parent to Say?
Parenting: The word no is probably the most overused word in the English language. I speak from experience since I myself use it frequently. If I had not already recognized the overuse of this two-...
Starting a Freelance Writing Career (or Thoughts About Taking the Plunge)
On Writing: Nike's ad has taken on new meaning for me of late; "Just do it!" runs through my mind like a mantra. Although my dreams have nothing to do with athletic shoes and little to do with athl...