Do This One Trick and You'll Be a Better Writer

This is one of the best ways to become a better writer - and you don’t even have to pick up a pencil to begin.

Family of Writers, Writing ProcessLorrie TomAugust 28, 2018Writing Tips Tools and InspirationComment

How to Write: Random Autobiography

This is a writing invitation I do every year. It never gets old…cuz you get to write about yourself and it’s fast.

Lorrie TomAugust 24, 2018writing promptsComment

How To Be

Here’s the second version of the August writing recipe. It’s called How To Be. Writing time is 5 minutes, 7 seconds. Perfect for groups, classes, meetings, and Sunday school icebreakers and/or community building.

Writing RecipesLorrie TomAugust 23, 2018writing promptsComment

Five Things I Learned From Teaching Family of Writers

I learn from every writer in the room and you can too!

Family of WritersLorrie TomJuly 13, 2018family of writersComment

I Almost Missed it by That Much!

Are windowless planes in our future? If so, think of what we’ll miss.

Lorrie Tom Writes, Family of Writers, Writing ProcessLorrie TomJuly 6, 2018living the writing lifeComment

My Sweet Encounter with Mrs. Fig

Here’s the story of a chance encounter that’s a continued blessing. If you’re ever in Camarillo, CA, stop by Mrs. Figs’ Bookworm.

Lorrie Tom Writes, Books & ReadingLorrie TomJune 27, 2018living the writing lifeComment

The Sweetest Summer Memory (2018)

I know this will be the sweetest memory of summer - and I never saw it coming!

How to Make: Literary Timelines

Creating Literary Timelines is a great way to make your reading history visible.

Lorrie TomJune 24, 2018writing promptsComment

How The Princess Bride is Part of Our Lives

This post includes two audio book suggestions and how the Princess Bride is more than just a movie, but a part of our lives.

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