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Colon Confessions

Colon Confessions

This is a punctuation story with advice about anything that gives you the writing willies.

Family of Writers, Helping Your Kids, Reading & Writing Life, Writer's Craft, Writing ProcessLorrie TomOctober 31, 2024family of writers, Writing Tips Tools and Inspiration, living the writing lifeComment

If 229 Villa Rita Could Speak

If 229 Villa Rita Could Speak

What if our childhood homes could speak? What are the stories they would tell?

Family of Writers, Lorrie Tom Writes, Writing Idea, Writing RecipesLorrie TomOctober 18, 2024family of writers, writing promptsComment

There is No Place Like the Grand Canyon

There is No Place Like the Grand Canyon

Do you have a place you love beyond all others? Here's a way to write about it.

Family of Writers, Lorrie Tom Writes, Writing Idea, Writing RecipesLorrie TomOctober 10, 2024family of writers, writing promptsComment

North Face Extreme

North Face Extreme

A story inspired by a favorite piece of clothing.

Family of Writers, Lorrie Tom Writes, Power Lines, Writing IdeaLorrie TomSeptember 17, 2024writing prompts, family of writersComment

Make it a 5-7-5 Afternoon!

Make it a 5-7-5 Afternoon!

This is a fun writing idea that injects creative energy into any afternoon!

Family of Writers, Haiku, Lorrie Tom Writes, Reading & Writing Life, Writing IdeaLorrie TomMay 24, 2024all things haikuComment

Under the Surface

Under the Surface

If you’ve got memories, you can write this poem. Try it!

Family of Writers, Lorrie Tom Writes, Writing IdeaLorrie TomMay 17, 2024power lines and poetry by lorrie, writing promptsComment

Writing Lessons from a Third Grader

Writing Lessons from a Third Grader

The best part of teaching is learning from my students. Avery is amazing and has a lot to teach us about the writing process.

Family of Writers, Helping Your Kids, Power Lines, Reading & Writing Life, Writing ProcessLorrie TomMay 10, 2024lessons from student writers, family of writersComment

Unleash Your Creative Genius With the 2024 PPWriC!

Unleash Your Creative Genius With the 2024 PPWriC!

The PPWriC starts on April 21st. Let’s write ten haiku together for National Poetry Month.

Family of Writers, Haiku, Writing ChallengesLorrie TomApril 11, 2024poetry pie writing challenge, all things haikuComment

Student Writers are Teachers Too!

Student Writers are Teachers Too!

Students are often the best teachers in the room. Here, Alina, shares her own writing and advice that will help writers of all ages.

Family of Writers, Helping Your Kids, Power Lines, Reading & Writing Life, Writing ProcessLorrie TomMarch 7, 2024family of writers, lessons from student writersComment